Meaning

Primary

Implication

Alternatives

Hint At, Connotation, Suggestion

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Include your ideas here, but think about the implications they will result in too, especially considering you're just including them now. They have implications!

This word is quite formal, and therefore commonly used in academic or professional contexts.

Reading

がんい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

言葉の使い方によって、政治的な含意が生じることがある。

The use of language can sometimes create a political implication.

作者はこのタイトルにどんな含意を込めたのだろうか。

I wonder what implication the author put into this title.

そのタイミングで首相がその国を訪問したことには、大きな含意があった。

There was a significant implication in the prime minister's visit to that country with that timing.

誰にとっても含意を汲み取るのは難しいことだが、やはり人の言葉の含意を読み取ることが上手い人は出世しやすい傾向にあると言えるだろう。

It is difficult for anyone to pick up on implications, but it can be said that people who are good at reading the implications in others’ words tend to succeed in their careers.

Kanji Composition