Kanji
What does the kanji 意 mean?
意 means intention, thought; meaning. On'yomi イ.
| On'yomi | イ |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 13 |
| Main radical | 心 |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
意On'yomi イ
N4 · estimated, JLPT framework13 strokes
intention, thought; meaning
Memory hook
The sound (音) that rings inside the heart (心) is what you actually mean — MEANING, INTENTION.
Main radical
心heart, feelings 4 strokes
Stroke order · 13 strokes
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Common words
- 意味いみmeaning
More words with this kanji
- 意見いけんopinion, viewpoint
- 注意ちゅういattention, caution; to warn
- 用意よういpreparation, getting ready
- 得意とくいforte, strong suit; proud, triumphant
- 意地いじwillpower; stubbornness
- 意外いがいunexpected, surprising
- 意志いしwillpower, volition
- 意思いしintention, wish
- 意識いしきconsciousness, awareness
- 敬意けいいrespect
- 意地悪いじわるmean-spirited, spiteful
- 意いintention, will
- 意義いぎmeaning, significance
- 生意気なまいきcheeky, impertinent, cocky
- 不意ふいsudden, unexpected
- 合意ごういconsensus, agreement
- 同意どういagreement, consent; synonymous
- 好意こういgoodwill, kindness; affection
- 意向いこうintention, wish, inclination
- 意図いとintent, purpose
- 意欲いよくwill, motivation, eagerness
- 決意けついdetermination, resolution
- 熱意ねついenthusiasm, zeal
- 無意味むいみmeaningless, pointless