意
idea, mind
JLPT N4 Grade 3 13 strokes
- On'yomi
- イ
- Radical
- 心 · heart (heart, mind, feeling)
意 means "idea, mind". It is a JLPT N4 kanji written in 13 strokes. Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is イ. Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 3.
Example word
意味
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意 in example sentences
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Words that use 意
- 意味 meaning
- 意見 opinion
- 意味 meaning
- 注意 attention, caution
- 用意 preparation, getting ready
- 意外 unexpected, surprising
- 意地悪 mean-spirited, spiteful
- 得意げ proud, triumphant
- 意欲 motivation, drive
- 生意気 cheeky, impudent
- 熱意 enthusiasm, zeal
- 意地 willpower, stubbornness
- 注意報 advisory (weather)
- 意識 consciousness
- 無意識 unconsciousness
- 意思 intention, will
- 意思表示 expression of intent
- 合意 agreement, consensus
- 意思疎通 mutual understanding
- 意見交換 exchange of opinions
- 意義 significance, meaning
- 意図 intention
- 得意 good at, one's strong point
- 意図的 intentional
- 意外と surprisingly
- 意図せず unintentionally
- 仲間意識 sense of fellowship
- 決意 determination
- 善意 goodwill
More 心 (heart) kanji
Common questions
- What does the kanji 意 mean?
- 意 means "idea, mind". It is a JLPT N4 kanji.
- How many strokes does 意 have?
- 意 is written in 13 strokes.
- How is 意 read?
- Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is イ.
- What JLPT level is 意?
- 意 is a JLPT N4 kanji.