meaning

noun

the idea that is intended
意図する考え
- What is the meaning of this proverb?
  このことわざの意味は何ですか？
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
意図されたまたは表現されたメッセージ
- what is the meaning of this sentence
  この文の意味は何ですか？
- the significance of a red traffic light
  赤い信号の意義
- the signification of Chinese characters
  漢字の意義
- the import of his announcement was ambiguous
  彼の発表の趣旨は、あいまいだった

adjective

rich in significance or implication
重要性または意義に富む
- a meaning look
  意味を含んだ表情

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