含 意(がんい)

がんい

noun

implication; connotation

formalwrittenacademiccognition

1. implication; connotation; implied meaning

The meaning that is suggested or implied by something, rather than being explicitly stated. Used in academic, literary, and formal contexts.

この言葉(ことば)の含意(がんい)は深(ふか)い。

The implications of this word are deep.

発言(はつげん)の含意(がんい)を正(ただ)しく読(よ)み取(と)る。

To correctly read the implication of a statement.

この政策(せいさく)には将来的(しょうらいてき)な増税(ぞうぜい)という含意(がんい)があると指摘(してき)された。

It was pointed out that this policy carries the implication of future tax increases.

A formal, somewhat academic word for the implied or underlying meaning of words, actions, or policies. Commonly encountered in literary criticism, philosophy, political analysis, and formal writing.

Common collocations

含意(がんい)を読(よ)み取(と)る — to read/grasp the implication
含意(がんい)を持(も)つ — to carry an implication
政治的(せいじてき)含意(がんい) — political implications
含意(がんい)に気(き)づく — to notice the implication

Similar words

意味合(いみあ)い — nuance, connotation; more accessible and commonly used in everyday language
暗示(あんじ) — hint, suggestion; implies something is communicated indirectly or subtly
示唆(しさ) — suggestion, implication; used when something is hinted at, often in formal discussions

Related Words

Compare: 意味合(いみあ)い (nuance, connotation)

Compare: 暗示(あんじ) (hint, suggestion)

Compare: 示唆(しさ) (suggestion, implication)

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