Japanese symbol for “semantics”
意味論
いみろん
Romaji: imiron
semantics; the study of meaning
In Japanese, semantics is 意味論, read いみろん (imiron).
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Meanings
- n semantics; the study of meaning (ling)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “semantics”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| セマンティクス | セマンティクス semantikusu | semantics |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 意味 | いみ imi | meaning; significance; sense |
| 注意 | ちゅうい chuui | attention; notice; heed |
| 意識 | いしき ishiki | consciousness |
| 意見 | いけん iken | opinion; view; comment |
| 用意 | ようい youi | preparation; arrangements; provision |
| 得意 | とくい tokui | satisfaction; pride; triumph |
| 興味 | きょうみ kyoumi | interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for) |
| 趣味 | しゅみ shumi | hobby; pastime |
| 議論 | ぎろん giron | argument; discussion; dispute |
See also: Chinese symbol for “semantics”.
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