Japanese phrase
どういう意味ですか？ dō i u i mi de su ka
Meaning
What does it mean?
When to use it
Asks about the meaning of a word or expression. It is common when an unfamiliar expression needs clarification.
Example dialogue
この言葉はどういう意味ですか？ ko no koto ba wa dō i u i mi de su ka
What does this word mean?
急ぎという意味です。 iso gi to i u i mi de su
It means urgent.