No. 1,835 in Japanese
意義
"意義" means "meaning" or "significance."
In a sentence
人生の意義を深く考えることは哲学の一部です。
Thinking deeply about the meaning of life is part of philosophy.
In this context, '意義' (igi) refers to the meaning or significance of life.
このプロジェクトには社会に意義ある影響を与える可能性があります。
This project has the potential to make a meaningful impact on society.
Here, '意義' (igi) denotes something having significance or a valuable impact.
彼が提案した意義深い計画は皆に感銘を与えました。
The meaningful plan proposed by him impressed everyone.
In this sentence, '意義深い' (igi fukai) describes something as being profound or highly meaningful.
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