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意味ありげ (いみありげ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, na-adjective
meaningful ; suggestive ; telling ; significant
Describes a look, smile, silence, or remark that seems to carry hidden meaning or implication. Often used when someone's expression or pause hints at something unspoken.
Similar words 意い 味み 深しん Similar meaning, but 意味深 is more casual and often used in spoken language or as slang. 意味ありげ is slightly more literary and descriptive.
意い 味み ありげに Adverbial form of 意味ありげ, used to modify verbs (e.g., 意味ありげにうなずく 'nod meaningfully').
Etymology Compound of 意味 (imi, 'meaning') + あり (ari, 'to exist') + げ (ge, suffix indicating appearance or seeming). Literally 'seeming to have meaning'.
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Her silence was suggestive.
