also: せいい
correct meaning; original meaning
Archaic term used in classical or scholarly contexts to refer to the true or intended meaning of a word, phrase, or text.
In classical commentaries, it was considered important to clarify the correct meaning of words.
true heart; sincere intention
Archaic term for one's genuine feelings or sincere inner thoughts, often used in literary or historical texts.
His words did not convey a true heart.
Archaic kanji compound; the reading しょうい is the standard on'yomi. The alternate reading せいい is also recorded but less common.
Alternate reading; rare and archaic. The more common reading is しょうい.
Compound of 正 (correct, true) and 意 (meaning, heart). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it appears in classical Chinese and was adopted into Japanese with both on'yomi readings.