Japanese Conversation · Level 70
75 words
Japanese word
意志
Pronunciation
Romajiishi
Meaning
- nounwill
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Refers to the mental direction that leads someone to choose and carry out an action.
Common phrases
意志が強いi shi ga tsuyo i
have a strong will
意志を固めるi shi o kata me ru
make up one's mind
意志を貫くi shi o tsuranu ku
stand by one's decision
意志に反するi shi ni han su ru
be against one's will
Similar words
意思ishi: A person's thoughts or intention about what to do.
決意ketsui: A firm decision to do something after considering it.
意向ikō: A person's plan or preference about a future action.
Definition in Japanese
何かをしようとする考えや、実行しようとする強い決心。nan ka o shi yō to su ru kanga e ya jik kō shi yō to su ru tsuyo i kes shin
Word origin
意 (i, "intention") and 志 (shi, "will or aspiration") combine in 意志 (ishi) to express the resolve that directs a person's actions.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- determinationnoun
- intentionnoun
Related words
- 意志力ishiryokuwillpowernoun