Translation and Meaning of: 意識 - ishiki
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 意識 (ishiki) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ishiki
Kana: いしき
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: conscience; senses
Meaning in English: consciousness;senses
Definition: Self-awareness and awareness of oneself and one's surroundings.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (意識) ishiki
The word 意識 (Ishiki) is composed of two kanjis: 意 (i), which means "idea" or "intention", and 識 (shiki), which means "consciousness" or "perception". Together they form the term that can be translated as "consciousness" or "self -awareness." The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the term was used to refer to sensory perception and the ability to distinguish between different objects. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to include self -awareness and introspection ability. Nowadays, the word 意識 is widely used in Japanese to refer to consciousness in general, including physical, emotional and mental consciousness. It is a fundamental term in many areas of knowledge, such as philosophy, psychology and neuroscience.How to Write in Japanese - (意識) ishiki
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Synonyms and Similar - (意識) ishiki
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
認識; 自覚; 知覚; 覚悟; 覚醒
Words containing: 意識
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Words with the same pronunciation: いしき ishiki
Example Sentences - (意識) ishiki
Below are some example sentences:
防犯意識を高めることが大切です。
Bouhan ishiki wo takameru koto ga taisetsu desu
It is important to increase crime prevention awareness.
It is important to increase safety awareness.
- 防犯意識 - security awareness
- を - object particle
- 高める - increase, elevate
- こと - abstract noun
- が - subject particle
- 大切 - important, valuable
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
曲線美は日本の美意識の一つです。
Kyuusenbi wa Nihon no biishiki no hitotsu desu
The beauty of curves is one of the aesthetic sensibilities of Japan.
The beauty of curvature is one of Japan's aesthetics.
- 曲線美 - beauty of curves
- は - topic marking particle
- 日本 - Japan
- の - possession particle
- 美意識 - sense of beauty
- の - possession particle
- 一つ - one
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
意識が高い人は成功する可能性が高いです。
Ishiki ga takai hito wa seikou suru kanousei ga takai desu
Highly conscious people will probably be successful.
- 意識が高い人 - Conscious people
- は - Topic particle
- 成功する - Success
- 可能性が高い - High probability
- です - Sentence-ending particle
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "conscience; senses" é "(意識) ishiki". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
