idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking
意 centers on the inner world of thoughts, feelings, and intentions: the mind, heart, and the ideas or desires that arise from them. It covers everything from a passing thought to a deep personal liking or care.
意 combines 音 (sound) and 心 (heart/mind), suggesting the idea of inner sound or the voice of the heart. This is a standard semantic-component explanation for expressing thought or intention.
The sound 音 of your heart 心 is your inner voice: your thoughts, desires, and what you care about. 意 is the mind and heart working together.
For イ, imagine an eagle (イーグル) soaring through your mind, carrying your ideas and desires on its wings: eagle -> イ.
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meaning; significance; sense
attention; notice; heed
consciousness
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
opinion; view; comment
satisfaction; pride; triumph; elation
agreement; consent; approval; assent
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
unexpected; surprising
intention; aim; design
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; random; discretionary; facultative; spontaneous; any
decision; determination; resolution
kindness; favor; favour; friendliness
meaning; significance
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
will; desire; eagerness; interest; drive; motivation; urge; ambition
ill will; spite; evil intention; malice
respect; honour; honor
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
stubbornness; obstinacy; willpower; pride
intent; intention; bad faith
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky; pert; brash
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
sincerity; good faith
design
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
virtuous mind
real intention; true motive; true meaning
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
hostility; animosity; enmity
ardor; enthusiasm
advisory
popular will; will of the people
sense of beauty; aesthetic sense
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
spirit; heart; disposition
friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy
unprepared
original idea; originality
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
consensus; collective will; collective opinion
one's weak point
surprise; something unexpected
voluntary; optional; free; elective
gratitude; thanks
intention to resign
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive; willpower
approval; assent
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
condolence; sympathy; mourning
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
changing one's mind
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for; disappointing
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness; negligence
handling warning
awareness of the issues; (having a) critical mind; concerns
minority opinion
(regular) customer; client; patron; clientele
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
intentional; on purpose
decision-making
(reciprocal) communication; (coming to a) mutual understanding
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention
in high spirits
conscious; deliberate; intentional
attitude survey; opinion poll
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
unconsciousness
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention