한국어English

Search…

Search blog post titles and content.

N4

Kanji 意: meanings, readings, and example words.

2 min read

Kanji 意: idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking

Key takeaways

Kanji 意: idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

意
N4

Meaning

ideamindhearttastethoughtdesirecareliking

On reading

イ

Radical

心

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 意

idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking

Kanji structure breakdown

意

Structure breakdown

音 + 心

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

The 'sound' (音) coming from the 'heart' (心) represents one's true 'meaning' or 'intention.' Think of it as the inner voice that expresses what is truly on your mind.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

イ
  • 意気込むいきごむ

    to be enthusiastic

  • 意向いこう

    intention / plan / inclination

  • 意地いじ

    willpower / stubbornness / determination

  • 意図いと

    intention / purpose / plan

  • 意欲いよく

    will / desire / ambition

  • 決意けつい

    decision / determination

  • 好意こうい

    good will / favor / kindness

  • 合意ごうい

    agreement / consent / mutual understanding

Commonly used words

  • 意気込む
    いきごむ

    to be enthusiastic

  • 意向
    いこう

    intention / plan / inclination

  • 意地
    いじ

    willpower / stubbornness / determination

  • 意図
    いと

    intention / purpose / plan

  • 意欲
    いよく

    will / desire / ambition

  • 決意
    けつい

    decision / determination

Example sentences

Example 1

彼は試合に意気込んでいる。

Translation

He is enthusiastic about the match.

Example 2

新しい仕事に意気込んでいる。

Translation

She is eager to start the new job.

Example 3

彼の意向を尊重しましょう。

Translation

Let's respect his intention.

Example 4

意向に合わせて予定を決める。

Translation

Arrange the schedule according to the intention.

Related word posts

Kanji 意: idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking | Daily Nihongo