Japanese word

意義

Pronunciation

Romajiigi

Meaning

  • nounsignificance

Example

この活動の意義を考えます。ko no katsu dō no i gi o kanga e ma su

We think about the significance of this activity.

Illustration for 意義 (significance)

More examples

この制度の意義は、誰もが参加できる点にあります。ko no sei do no i gi wa dare mo ga san ka de ki ru ten ni a ri ma su

The significance of this system lies in the fact that everyone can participate.

Core concept

Describes the importance or deeper meaning that makes an event, action, or idea worth considering.

Common phrases

  • 意義があるi gi ga a ru

    have significance

  • 意義を考えるi gi o kanga e ru

    consider the significance

  • 意義を見いだすi gi o mi i da su

    find significance

Similar words

重要性jūyōsei: The degree to which something matters or deserves attention.
意味imi: The idea or message expressed by an action, event, or statement.
価値kachi: The worth or usefulness that something has.

Definition in Japanese

物事や行動が持つ、重要性やそこに込められた意味。mono goto ya kō dō ga mo tsu jū yō sei ya so ko ni ko me ra re ta i mi

Word origin

意義 (igi) combines 意 (i, "intention or meaning") and 義 (gi, "meaning or principle"), forming a word for importance and meaning.

Usage tips

  • In English discussion, asking about the significance of an event focuses on why it matters rather than only on what happened.

Other meanings

  • meaningnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 意義付けるigitsukerugive significance to ___verb

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