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Picture story for the kanji 意, meaning idea

意 kanji: meaning “idea”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N413 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
idea
On'yomi
イ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 意

When a good idea hits, you get excited, and you can hear the sound (音) of your heart (心) pounding.

Parts in this story:音, 心

How to write 意: stroke order

意 is written with 13 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 意

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Kanji that share parts with 意.