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How to say 'Will' in Japanese | 意志

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The Japanese word for Will is 'Ishi', written as 意志 in Japanese.'Will' in hiragana is いし.

    word

    意志

    Meaning

    Will

    Reading

    いし

    ishi

    Kanji

    意Idea 志Intention

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '意志 (いし)' refers to 'will' or 'volition'. It describes the mental faculty by which a person decides on and commits to a course of action. This word is often used in contexts involving determination, intention, or resolve. For example: He has a strong will「彼は強い意志を持っている」(かれはつよいいしをもっている). Her will to succeed is admirable「彼女の成功への意志は立派だ」(かのじょのせいこうへのいしはりっぱだ). It can also be used in philosophical or psychological discussions about free will and decision-making.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    5

    Frequency

    2290

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 意志

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    意

    Meaning

    Idea

  • kanji

    志

    Meaning

    Intention

Words Related to 意志 Through the Kanji 意

These 28 Words contain the Kanji 意 as well.

  • word

    意味

    Meaning

    Meaning

  • word

    意見

    Meaning

    Opinion

  • word

    注意

    Meaning

    Attention

  • word

    用意

    Meaning

    Preparation

  • word

    意思

    Meaning

    Intention

  • word

    得意

    Meaning

    Good, Pride

  • word

    意外

    Meaning

    Unexpected

  • word

    意義

    Meaning

    Significance

  • word

    意

    Meaning

    Meaning

  • word

    合意

    Meaning

    Agreement

  • word

    決意

    Meaning

    Determination

  • word

    意図

    Meaning

    Intention

  • word

    意地悪

    Meaning

    Spite

  • word

    意識

    Meaning

    Awareness, Consciousness

  • word

    意欲

    Meaning

    Motivation

  • word

    不意

    Meaning

    Suddenness

  • word

    意気

    Meaning

    Spirit, Enthusiasm

  • word

    好意

    Meaning

    Goodwill

  • word

    意地

    Meaning

    Stubbornness, Disposition

  • word

    任意

    Meaning

    Voluntary, Optional

  • word

    同意

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

  • word

    無意味

    Meaning

    Meaningless

  • word

    不注意

    Meaning

    Carelessness

  • word

    生意気

    Meaning

    Cheeky

  • word

    意向

    Meaning

    Intention

  • word

    無意識

    Meaning

    Unconsciously

  • word

    注意深い

    Meaning

    Careful

  • word

    不得意

    Meaning

    Poor

Words Related to 意志 Through the Kanji 志

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 志 as well.

  • word

    志

    Meaning

    Aspiration

  • word

    志す

    Meaning

    Aim

  • word

    志向

    Meaning

    Orientation

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'Ishi' means 'Will' .

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