Meaning

Primary

Meaning

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The flavor of an idea, what is that? Imagine yourself licking an idea to figure out what it tastes like. What do you think you'll be tasting? Probably the meaning of said idea.

Reading

いみ
  • 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 意味がある

    to be meaningful

    意味が分かる

    to understand the meaning

    意味がちがう

    the meaning is different

Context Sentences

このジェスチャーの意味、分かる?

Do you know the meaning of this gesture?

あんたの言ってる意味分かんない。

I don't understand what you are saying.

「あなたって、もっと頭が良いと思ってたわ。」「おい、それってどういう意味だよ!」

"I thought you were smarter." "Hey, what does that mean?"

Kanji Composition