意味
'Imi' refers to the meaning, significance, or sense of a word, phrase, or action. It is a fundamental noun used to ask for explanations of vocabulary or to inquire about the intention behind someone's behavior.
Ejemplos
3 de 5この言葉の意味を教えてください。
Please tell me the meaning of this word.
その発言の真の意味を検討する必要があります。
It is necessary to examine the true meaning of that statement.
それ、どういう意味？
What do you mean by that?
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
The first kanji 意 means 'mind' or 'thought', and the second 味 means 'taste'. Think of 'imi' as the 'taste of the thought' inside a word.
Quiz rápido
すみません、この漢字の____を教えてください。
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: 意味
Ejemplos
この言葉の意味を教えてください。
everydayPlease tell me the meaning of this word.
その発言の真の意味を検討する必要があります。
formalIt is necessary to examine the true meaning of that statement.
それ、どういう意味？
informalWhat do you mean by that?
この論文では、幸福の意味を定義しています。
academicThis paper defines the meaning of happiness.
この契約変更の意味を説明してください。
businessPlease explain the significance of this contract change.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
どういう意味ですか？
What do you mean? / What does it mean?
意味深な
suggestive / full of meaning
意味不明
nonsensical / meaning unclear
Se confunde a menudo con
Imi refers to the definition or significance, whereas riyuu refers to the cause or motive behind an action.
Notas de uso
The word is highly versatile and can be used for dictionary definitions as well as the 'point' or 'value' of an activity. It is often used with 'suru' to form a verb meaning 'to signify'.
Errores comunes
Beginners sometimes use 'imi' when they should use 'riyuu' (reason) to ask why something happened, or 'wake' (circumstances).
Truco para recordar
The first kanji 意 means 'mind' or 'thought', and the second 味 means 'taste'. Think of 'imi' as the 'taste of the thought' inside a word.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from Sinitic compounds where '意' (intent) and '味' (flavor/nuance) combine to represent the essence of a communication.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Japanese culture often emphasizes 'reading between the lines' (kuuki wo yomu), which involves searching for the hidden 'imi' in non-verbal cues.
Quiz rápido
すみません、この漢字の____を教えてください。
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: 意味
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