JMdict: 2840217
言外の意味 【げんがいのいみ】
- [exp,n] subtext; implication; connotation; implicit meaning; between the lines
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
言 | Say, Word | ゲン, ゴン | い.う, こと | 2 |
外 | Outside | ガイ, ゲ | そと, ほか, はず.す, はず.れる, と- | 2 |
意 | Idea, Mind, Heart, Taste, Thought, Desire, Care, Liking | イ | 3 | |
味 | Flavor, Taste | ミ | あじ, あじ.わう | 3 |