Japanese word

意図

Pronunciation

Romajiito

Meaning

  • nounintent

Example

その質問の意図が分かりません。so no shitsu mon no i to ga wa ka ri ma se n

I do not understand the intent of that question.

Illustration for 意図 (intent)

More examples

広告の意図を消費者に分かりやすく説明します。kō koku no i to o shō hi sha ni wa ka ri ya su ku setsu mei shi ma su

We clearly explain the intent of the advertisement to consumers.

Core concept

Points to what someone means to achieve through an action, choice, or remark.

Common phrases

  • 意図が分かるi to ga wa ka ru

    understand the intention

  • 意図を伝えるi to o tsuta e ru

    communicate the intent

  • 意図を説明するi to o setsu mei su ru

    explain the intention

  • 意図を隠すi to o kaku su

    hide the intent

Similar words

意思ishi: A person's will or intention to do something.
意向ikō: A person's desired course or response in a situation.
真意shini: The real meaning or purpose behind a person's words or actions.
趣旨shushi: The main purpose and meaning conveyed by a statement or proposal.

Definition in Japanese

意識的に行おうとすることのねらい。i shiki teki ni okona ō to su ru ko to no ne ra i

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 意図 (ito, "intention") combines 意 (i, "meaning") with 図 (to, "plan or design").

Usage tips

  • The English nouns intent and intention overlap, but intent often emphasizes the purpose behind an action or remark.

Other meanings

  • aimnoun
  • purposenoun

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