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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/ 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

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