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意
意 (readings: い; Japanese kanji) means “mind / meaning”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 意味 (meaning).
What does 意 mean?
| Kanji | 意 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | mind / meaning |
| Readings | い |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 意
意 is read い depending on the word.
Example words with 意
| Example | 意味 (meaning) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14