English–Japanese

“will” in Japanese

Japanese

Also遺言 (yuigon)

Pronunciation

Romajiishi

Example

彼は自分の意志を伝えました。kare wa ji bun no i shi o tsuta e ma shi ta

He expressed his will.

Illustration for 意志 (will)

How to say “will” in Japanese

“Will” in Japanese is 意志 (ishi).

Refers to the mental direction that leads someone to choose and carry out an action.

Full entry for 意志: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 意志

何度反対されても、彼女は意志を貫きました。nan do han tai sa re te mo kano jo wa i shi o tsuranu ki ma shi ta

Despite repeated opposition, she stood by her decision.

Tips for using 意志

  • The noun will can mean resolve in English, but its use as a future auxiliary is separate from the meaning of 意志 (ishi).

Other Japanese words for “will”

父は遺言を書きました。chichi wa yui gon o ka ki ma shi ta

My father wrote a will.

“will” in other languages