🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

思い

Pronunciation / Transliteration: omoi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Omoi/oˈmo.i/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女はアートを通じて自分の思いを表現した。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A feeling or thought, often associated with emotions.

    "She expressed her omoi through her art."
  2. 2

    A sentiment or emotion that is deeply felt.

    "His omoi for his homeland was evident in his writings."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'omoi' originates from the Old Japanese word 'omo', which means 'thought' or 'feeling'. It has evolved through the Heian period, where it was used in poetry to express deep emotions and sentiments.

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