English–Japanese
“connotation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiimiai
Example
その言葉には否定的な意味合いがあります。so no koto ba ni wa hi tei teki na i mi a i ga a ri ma su
That word has a negative connotation.
How to say “connotation” in Japanese
“Connotation” in Japanese is 意味合い (imiai).
It describes the extra feeling or suggestion that a word carries beyond its basic dictionary meaning.
Example sentences with 意味合い
この表現は、地域によって異なる意味合いを持ちます。ko no hyō gen wa chi iki ni yo tte koto na ru i mi a i o mo chi ma su
This expression has different connotations depending on the region.
Tips for using 意味合い
- In conversation, "childlike" often has a positive connotation, while "childish" often has a negative one, although both relate to a child's behavior.