意
い
i
JLPT N413 strokesKanjiLevel 13 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
意 is the kanji for "Idea". A common reading is い (i). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Idea
Also : Mind · Care · Heart · Taste · Desire
Readings
onい/ i
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 意 represents 'IDEA'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of idea.
Reading ·
On-reading: い — remember this sound by associating it with idea.
Example Sentences
意外な結果に驚きました。
いがいなけっかにおどろきました。
I was surprised by the unexpected result.
意識を持って行動してください。
いしきをもってこうどうしてください。
Please act with awareness.
Vocabulary using 意
Learn 意 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.