A1 noun Neutre

意図

/ito/

The specific purpose, aim, or plan someone has in mind when they do or say something. It focuses on the motivation behind an action rather than just the final result.

Exemples

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1

彼の発言の本当の意図がわかりません。

I don't understand the true intention behind his remark.

2

この新商品の開発意図を詳しく説明してください。

Please explain the development intent of this new product in detail.

3

今の冗談、変な意図があったわけじゃないよ。

I didn't have any weird intention with that joke just now.

Famille de mots

Nom
意図
Verb
意図する
Adverbe
意図的に
Adjectif
意図的な
Apparenté
意志
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Astuce mémo

Think of the kanji: 意 (mind/thought) and 図 (map/plan). An 'ito' is a 'map of your mind' for what you plan to achieve.

Quiz rapide

質問の___がよくわかりません。もう一度説明してください。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

彼の発言の本当の意図がわかりません。

everyday

I don't understand the true intention behind his remark.

2

この新商品の開発意図を詳しく説明してください。

formal

Please explain the development intent of this new product in detail.

3

今の冗談、変な意図があったわけじゃないよ。

informal

I didn't have any weird intention with that joke just now.

4

筆者はこの表現によって、読者の不安を煽る意図があると考えられる。

academic

It is considered that the author intends to stir up anxiety in the reader through this expression.

5

先方の意図を汲み取った上で、修正案を提示しましょう。

business

Let's propose a revision after we have grasped the other party's intentions.

Famille de mots

Nom
意図
Verb
意図する
Adverbe
意図的に
Adjectif
意図的な
Apparenté
意志

Collocations courantes

意図を汲む to understand/grasp someone's intent
意図に反する to go against one's intention
明確な意図 a clear intention
悪意のある意図 malicious intent
意図を隠す to hide one's intention

Phrases Courantes

意図せずして

unintentionally / without meaning to

制作意図

the creative intent (behind a work)

意図を読み取る

to read between the lines / perceive intent

Souvent confondu avec

意図 vs 目的

Mokuteki focuses on the end goal or destination, whereas Ito focuses on the underlying thought or design behind an action.

意図 vs 意味

Imi refers to the definition or significance of a word/event, while Ito refers to the speaker's personal motivation.

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Notes d'usage

Ito is often used in professional or analytical contexts to discuss why someone did something. In very casual speech, Japanese speakers often use 'tsumori' instead of 'ito'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'ito' for simple physical destinations or basic desires like 'my intent is to go to the park,' where 'mokuteki' or 'tsumori' is more natural.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the kanji: 意 (mind/thought) and 図 (map/plan). An 'ito' is a 'map of your mind' for what you plan to achieve.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Middle Chinese roots where '意' means thought/will and '図' means to plan or draw.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used with 'suru' to form a verb (意図する). Commonly paired with the particle 'no' (〜の意図). Often used in the passive voice in formal writing (意図されている).
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Contexte culturel

Understanding 'unspoken intent' is a key part of Japanese social harmony, often referred to as 'reading the air' (kuuki wo yomu).

Quiz rapide

質問の___がよくわかりません。もう一度説明してください。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

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