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[い(意)·み(味)·しん(深)·ちょう(長)]
imishinchou
na adjective, noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[い(意)·み(味)·しん(慎)·ちょう(重)]
imishinchou
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[い(意)·み(味)·しん(深)·ちょう(重)]
imishinchou
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Root Words:

[い(意)·み(味) + しん(深)·ちょう(長)]
imi + shinchou

English Meaning(s) for 意味深長

na adjective, noun
  1. with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
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Definition and Synonyms for 意味深長

Meaning rich in significance or implication
Synonyms: 意味ありげ, 意味深長
Important important in effect or meaning
Synonyms: おっきい, 主立つ, 主立った, 主要, 大事, 大事, 大切, 大切り, 意味ありげ, 意味深, 意味深い, 意味深長, 意義深い, 有意的, 有意義, 枢要, 肝心, 要用, 重い, 重たい, 重大, 重要

Meanings for each kanji in 意味深長

» idea; mind; heart; taste; thought; desire; care; liking
» flavor; taste
» deep; heighten; intensify; strengthen
» long; leader

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Sample Sentences for 意味深長

She gave me a meaningful look.
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