思い

Japanese

Kanji in this term

思

Etymology

omopi > omoɸi > omowi > omoi. The nominalized form of the verb omo-. While not etymologically related, in the historical spelling, the final ひ was often associated with homophonous ひ (“fire”), ie "emotions as hot as fire".

Noun

思い (hiragana おもい, romaji omoi, historical hiragana おもひ)

1. thought
2. feeling, emotion, sentiment

Synonyms

• 想い (omoi)