noun
meaning of a word; meaning of a kanji
Refers to the literal or dictionary meaning of a word or individual kanji, often used in linguistic or educational contexts.
この漢字の字義を調べてください。
Please look up the meaning of this kanji.
字義通りに解釈すると、誤解を招くことがある。
Interpreting it literally by the meaning of the words can sometimes lead to misunderstandings.