語義(ごぎ)

ごぎ
noun
word meaning; sense of a word
formallanguage
1. word meaning; sense; definition of a word
The meaning or semantic content of a word. A technical term used in linguistics, lexicography, and language study.
この語(ご)の語義(ごぎ)を調(しら)べる。
To look up the meaning of this word.
語義(ごぎ)が時代(じだい)とともに変化(へんか)した。
The word's meaning changed over time.
辞書(じしょ)には複数(ふくすう)の語義(ごぎ)が載(の)っているが、文脈(ぶんみゃく)によってどの意味(いみ)かが決(き)まる。
The dictionary lists multiple senses, but context determines which meaning applies.

A formal, technical term used in dictionaries, linguistics, and academic writing about language. More precise than the everyday word 意味(いみ).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 意味(いみ): meaning — the everyday general word for meaning; applies to words, sentences, actions, and situations
  • 語源(ごげん): etymology — the historical origin of a word, not its current meaning
  • 定義(ていぎ): definition — a precise explanation of a concept or term; broader than just word meanings

Etymology

Composed of 語(ご) (word, language) and 義(ぎ) (meaning, righteousness). The character 義(ぎ) in this context means 'meaning' or 'sense.'

Related Words

Compare: 意味(いみ) (meaning)
Compare: 語源(ごげん) (etymology)
Compare: 定義(ていぎ) (definition)
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