noun
English to Japanese Dictionary

meaning Meaning in Japanese (meaning 英語 意味)

意味, 意義
意味 in English:meaning
Phonetic:いみ
Quick Answer • 要約

meaning の日本語の意味は「意味, 意義」です。 (言葉、文、考え、または行動の感覚または重要性。)

Definitions of Meaning

  1. 1
    noun
    意味

    The sense or significance of a word, sentence, idea, or action.

    言葉、文、考え、または行動の感覚または重要性。

  2. 2
    noun
    意義

    The purpose or significance of something, especially in life.

    何かの目的または重要性、特に人生における。

Example Sentences

casual

“What is the meaning of this word?”

この言葉の意味は何ですか?

general

“Life has a deeper meaning than just existing.”

人生には、ただ存在する以上の深い意味がある。

general

“His actions lost all meaning after the incident.”

その事件の後、彼の行動はすべての意味を失った。

Synonyms (類語)

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

meaninglessnessinsignificancepointlessness

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivemean
nounmeaninglessness
adjectivemeaningful
adjectivemeaningless
adverbmeaningfully

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

lose its meaningexpression

To become irrelevant or insignificant over time.

give meaning toexpression

To provide purpose, value, or significance to something.

hidden meaningcollocation

An underlying or secret interpretation of something.