とても意味があります
totemo imi ga arimasu
The Japanese phrase とても意味があります (totemo imi ga arimasu) means "it means a lot to me".
This phrase is used to say that something is very important or has great value to you.
How do you pronounce it?
totemo imi ga arimasu
Did you know?
- If you want to emphasize the depth of emotion behind why something means a lot, you might use 重み (omomi), which literally translates to 'weight'. This implies that the experience or memory carries a physical and emotional weight in your heart.
- The word 意味 (imi) is often used in the phrase 意味不明 (imi fumei), which literally means 'meaning unclear'. In modern Japanese internet slang, this is frequently used as a sharp criticism to describe something that is nonsensical or absurd.
- In Japanese, the word for 'meaning' in 意味 (imi) is also used to describe the 'intention' or 'purpose' behind someone's actions. While an English speaker uses 'meaning' for significance, a Japanese speaker might use the same word to ask why you did something.
Examples in context
- ありがとう、本当にありがたい！君の応援があって、頑張れたよ。Thanks, I'm truly grateful! I was able to do my best thanks to your support.
Example conversation
Yui thanks Hiroto for helping her move into a new apartment.
- 結衣 Yui手伝ってくれて本当にありがとう。Tetsudatte kurete hontou ni arigatou.Thank you so much for helping me.
- 大翔 Hirotoいいえ、気にしないでください。Iie, ki ni shinaide kudasai.No problem, please don't worry about it.
- 結衣 Yui忙しいのに来てくれたことはとても意味があります。Isogashii noni kite kureta koto wa totemo imi ga arimasu.It means a lot to me that you came even though you're busy.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣さんの力になりたいと思いました。Yui-san no chikara ni naritai to omoimashita.I just wanted to be of help to you, Yui.
