Japanese word

意向

Pronunciation

Romajiikō

Meaning

  • nounwish

Example

ご本人の意向を尊重します。go hon nin no i kō o son chō shi ma su

We respect the person's wishes.

Illustration for 意向 (wish)

More examples

まずは意向を伺ってから、日程を決めます。ma zu wa i kō o ukaga tte ka ra nit tei o ki me ma su

We will decide the schedule after first asking about your wishes.

Core concept

Refers to the direction in which someone's wishes, plans, or thoughts are aimed.

Common phrases

  • 意向を尊重するi kō o son chō su ru

    respect someone's wishes

  • 意向を確認するi kō o kaku nin su ru

    confirm someone's intentions

  • 意向に沿うi kō ni so u

    follow someone's wishes

Similar words

意思ishi: A person's intention or view concerning a matter.
意志ishi: A strong determination to carry out a chosen action.
希望kibō: A desired result that a person wants to achieve.

Definition in Japanese

人が物事について望み、そうしようと考える方向。hito ga mono goto ni tsu i te nozo mi sō shi yō to kanga e ru hō kō

Word origin

意向 (ikō) is formed from 意 (i, "intention" or "thought") and 向 (kō, "direction"), so the word presents a person's thought as directed toward a particular choice or plan.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 意向 (ikō) can describe a person's intended choice in settings such as negotiations, applications, or organizational decisions.

Other meanings

  • intentionnoun
  • preferencenoun

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