na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes something that has importance, value, or clear meaning, often in formal or academic contexts.
この実験結果は統計的に有意である。
These experimental results are statistically significant.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
intentional; volitional
Used in technical or philosophical contexts to describe actions or states that are deliberate or willed. Rare in everyday speech.
有意な行為と無意識の反応を区別する。
Distinguish between intentional acts and unconscious reactions.
彼の言葉には有意な意味が込められていた。
His words carried a meaningful message.
meaningful; significant; worthwhile
significant difference; statistical significance
significance; statistical significance
intentional; deliberate; purposeful
significance level; critical p-value
Compound of 有 (possess, exist) and 意 (mind, meaning). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meanings 'having meaning' and 'having intention'.