Meaning
Meaning noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.
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Synonyms for Meaning
Reading and meaning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reading" instead a noun "Meaning".
Reading
Reading noun - A presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view.
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Synonyms for Reading
Meaning and reading are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Meaning" instead a noun "Reading".
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How words are described
| full | full meaning | full reading |
| clear | clear meaning | clear reading |
| similar | similar meaning | similar reading |
| usual | usual meaning | usual reading |
| Other adjectives: common, positive, correct, proper, straight, deep, obvious, actual, great, little, political, possible, additional, alternate, different, literal. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- These Kanjis are often used just because of its reading, similar to a Japanese name written in Hiragana/Katakana which in itself bares no meaning.
Source: Aerith And Bob / Anime and Manga -
It was written with the kanji "engraved," with the "time" reading over it, meaning time that is engraved or fate.
Source: Alternate Character Reading - Uryuu's name (meaning "rain dragon") is a nonstandard reading; when Ichigo first saw it in writing, he pronounced it "Ametatsu."
Source: Alternate Character Reading
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