含み|ふくみfukumi[3]odaka (tail-high)

1. nounimplication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment; inclusion
   彼かれの発言はつげんは含ふくみとして何なんを言いいたかったのですか。↗

   What was the implication of his remark?

• Synonym含蓄がんちくWrittenWritten word praising speech as deep and thought-provoking, as in 「含蓄のある言葉」. 「含み」 only says the words carry another meaning, without judging depth.
• SynonymニュアンスNeutralNeutral loanword for subtle shades of tone or meaning, also of color. 「含み」 points to meaning hidden beyond the literal, or room left in what one says.
• Synonym暗示あんじNeutralNeutral word for hinting indirectly rather than stating outright; also psychological suggestion. 「含み」 is the meaning the words carry, not the act of conveying.
• Synonym含意がんいWrittenWritten word for meanings implied in speech or statements; also a logic term. 「含み」 additionally covers latitude or atmosphere, which 「含意」 does not.
• SynonymインプリケーションWrittenWritten loanword for implication, hidden meaning or insight, seen mostly in academic and business writing; in everyday speech 「含み」 or 「含意」 is enough.
• Related内含ないがんWrittenWritten word for containing something within; also the logic term for implication. Rare, and it lacks the between-the-lines sense that 「含み」 carries.
• Related言外の意味げんがいのいみNeutralNeutral phrase for meaning beyond the literal words; largely interchangeable with 「含み」 in that sense, but it never suggests leaving room or reserve.
• Antonym露あらわWrittenWritten adjectival noun for being fully exposed and unconcealed, as in 「感情を露わにする」; the direct opposite of 「含み」, which keeps things unsaid.

For words that carry a hidden message or leave room, use 「含み」, as in 「含みのある言い方」 or 「含みを持たせる」. Use 「含蓄」 for speech that is deep and thought-provoking, 「ニュアンス」 for subtle shades of meaning, and 「露」 for what is openly shown.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 含ふくむこと。また、その物もの。
2. 言葉ことばの表面ひょうめんに現あらわれない意味いみや内容ないよう。
3. 可能性かのうせいの余地よち。
4. 「ふくむ」の連用形れんようけい。