What is '意義' called in English?

'意義' in English is called "Significance". Significance refers to: 重要である、または注目に値する質。重要さ。

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What is an example sentence for Significance in Japanese?

English: "The discovery holds great scientific significance." | Japanese: "その発見は大きな科学的意義を持つ。"

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significance Meaning in Japanese (significance 英語意味)

意義, 重要性, 意味

類語:価値

意義 in English:significance

IPA:iɡi

Phonetic:イギ

Quick Answer • 要約

significance の日本語の意味は「意義, 重要性, 意味」です。 (重要である、または注目に値する質。重要さ。)

Definitions of Significance

1
noun
重要性
The quality of being important or worthy of attention; importance.
重要である、または注目に値する質。重要さ。
2
noun
意味
The meaning to be found in words or events.
言葉や出来事の中に見出される意味。

Example Sentences

formal

“The discovery holds great scientific significance.”

その発見は大きな科学的意義を持つ。

formal

“We need to understand the historical significance of this event.”

この出来事の歴史的な意義を理解する必要がある。

casual

“Her work gained international significance.”

彼女の業績は国際的な意義を持つようになった。

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Synonyms (類語)

In Japanese:

重要性意味価値

In English:

importance meaning consequence weight import

Antonyms (対義語)

In Japanese:

無意味些細なこと

In English:

insignificanceunimportancetriviality

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivesignificant

adverbsignificantly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

of significancecollocation

Having importance or meaning.

gain significancecollocation

To become more important or meaningful over time.

significance Meaning in Japanese (significance 英語 意味)