意 Kanji – idea
The Japanese kanji 意 can mean idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking.
Meaning and Readings
How is 意 read?
意 has the onyomi reading イ.
In romaji, these readings can be written as i.
Common Japanese Words Using 意
These common Japanese words contain 意. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 悪意（あくい） — ill will, spite, evil intention, malice
- 意外（いがい） — unexpected, surprising
- 意気（いき） — spirit, heart, disposition
- 意気込む（いきごむ） — to be enthusiastic (about), to be eager (to do), to be keen, to be intent (on), to be determined
- 意気地（いくじ） — self-respect, self-confidence, guts, backbone, pride, drive, willpower
- 意義（いぎ） — meaning, significance
- 意見（いけん） — opinion, view, comment
- 意志（いし） — will, volition, intention, intent, determination
- 意思（いし） — intention, wish, purpose, mind (to do)
- 意思決定（いしけってい） — decision-making