Meaning

Primary

Subconscious

Alternative

Subconscious Mind

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Remember how 意識 means "consciousness"? Well, this is the kind of consciousness that has a more concealed existtence inside you — in other words, it's your subconscious.

Reading

せんざいいしき
  • 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

夢ってのは、僕たちの潜在意識を反映しているとよく言われるよね。

Dreams are often said to reflect our subconscious.

Kanji Composition