Japanese word of the day: 思い (Omoi)

What does 思い (Omoi) mean?

思い (おもい) (noun) – Thought; feeling; emotion; idea; sentiment. This word is often used to express deep thoughts, feelings, and emotions. It’s a fundamental noun for talking about what’s going on inside someone’s heart or mind.

Kanji details for 思

Character: 思 (think)
Radical: 心 (heart)

Example sentences with 思い (Omoi)

• 彼の思いは深い。
  🥹 His feelings are deep.

• 思い出は宝物です。
  💎 Memories are treasures.

• その思いを伝えたい。
  💭 I want to convey that feeling.

思い (Omoi) in context

思い is a versatile noun in Japanese that refers to thoughts, feelings, emotions, and ideas. It is often used to express what someone is thinking or feeling deeply. You’ll find it in many common phrases like 思い出 (omoide, memory), 思いやり (omoiyari, compassion), and 思い切る (omoikiru, to make up one's mind). It captures both abstract emotions and concrete memories, making it a rich and expressive word in daily conversation and literature.

A quick tip: 思い can be combined with other words to form compound nouns that express various nuances of feelings and thoughts. For example, 思い出 (omoide) means memory, and 思いやり (omoiyari) means compassion or consideration.