A1 noun 중립

意味

/imi/

'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.

예시

3 / 5
1

この言葉の意味を教えてください。

Please tell me the meaning of this word.

2

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.

3

それ、どういう意味？

What do you mean by that?

어휘 가족

명사
意味
Verb
意味する
형용사
有意義な
관련
意味論
💡

암기 팁

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.

빠른 퀴즈

すみません、この漢字の____を教えてください。

정답!

정답은: 意味

예시

1

この言葉の意味を教えてください。

everyday

Please tell me the meaning of this word.

2

その発言の真の意味を検討する必要があります。

formal

It is necessary to examine the true meaning of that statement.

3

それ、どういう意味？

informal

What do you mean by that?

4

この論文では、幸福の意味を定義しています。

academic

This paper defines the meaning of happiness.

5

この契約変更の意味を説明してください。

business

Please explain the significance of this contract change.

어휘 가족

명사
意味
Verb
意味する
형용사
有意義な
관련
意味論

자주 쓰는 조합

意味が分かる to understand the meaning
意味がない to have no meaning / to be pointless
深い意味 a deep meaning
反対の意味 the opposite meaning
意味を調べる to look up the meaning

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

意味 vs 理由

Imi refers to the definition or significance, whereas riyuu refers to the cause or motive behind an action.

📝

사용 참고사항

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'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Beginners sometimes use 'imi' when they should use 'riyuu' (reason) to ask why something happened, or 'wake' (circumstances).

💡

암기 팁

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.

📖

어원

Derived from Sinitic compounds where '意' (intent) and '味' (flavor/nuance) combine to represent the essence of a communication.

문법 패턴

~の意味 (the meaning of ~) ~という意味だ (it means that ~) 意味がある/ない (to be meaningful/meaningless)
🌍

문화적 맥락

Japanese culture often emphasizes 'reading between the lines' (kuuki wo yomu), which involves searching for the hidden 'imi' in non-verbal cues.

빠른 퀴즈

すみません、この漢字の____を教えてください。

정답!

정답은: 意味

관련 어휘

解釈

The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of words,...

 翻訳

To change written or spoken text from one language into anot...

 意図

The specific purpose, aim, or plan someone has in mind when...

 理由

A noun used to explain the cause, motive, or justification f...

language 관련 단어

言及

B2

To mention, refer to, or touch upon a specific subject in speech or writing.

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