Meaning

Primary

Significance

Alternative

Significant

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Things that have ideas behind them have significance. In other words, they're significant. Nothing shallow, frivolous, and thoughtless for me, thank you! I only want the significant stuff.

有意 is a formal term most commonly used in academic contexts to refer to statistically significant research results.

Reading

ゆうい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

卒論のための研究で、統計学的に有意な値を導けなかったんです。

In the research for my graduation thesis, I was unable to derive a statistically significant result.

Kanji Composition