noun
implied meaning; hidden nuance; underlying sense
Refers to a meaning that is not directly stated but can be inferred from context, tone, or wording. Often used in literary or rhetorical analysis.
彼の言葉には深い余意が込められていた。
His words carried a deep implied meaning.
この詩の余意を読み取るのは難しい。
It is difficult to grasp the hidden nuance of this poem.
Compound of 余 (extra, surplus) and 意 (meaning, thought). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the sense of 'additional or implied meaning.'