JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
意 — idea
- Reading
- イ
- Meaning
- idea; mind; heart; taste; thought; desire; care; liking
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
意 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is イ and it means idea; mind; heart; taste; thought; desire; care; liking. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
意 appears in everyday japanese words such as 不意 (sudden), 他意 (ill will) and 合意 (agreement).
Japanese words containing 意
Frequently asked questions
What does 意 mean in Japanese?
意 means idea; mind; heart; taste; thought; desire; care; liking in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 意 read?
意 is read イ. Reading it inside real words — 不意 and 他意 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 意 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 意 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 意 in a word?
A common word containing 意 is 不意 (ふい) — "sudden". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 意 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 意 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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