Vocabulary

What does 意図 (いと, ito) mean?

意図 (いと, ito) means intent, purpose.

Quick facts
Readingいと
Romajiito
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
いと
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonito

intent, purpose

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive intention; aim; design

Example sentences

  • I don't understand the intent behind his remark.

  • The author put a deep intention into this story.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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