Japanese

いし
Meaning: will; volition; intention
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

意
志

Example sentences

His will is very strong.
彼はどんな困難にも屈しない強い意志を持っている。
He has a strong will that does not yield to any difficulty.
彼は強固な意志を持っている。
He has a strong will.
彼は鋼鉄のような意志を持って困難に立ち向かった。
He faced the difficulties with a will like steel.
彼は意志がとてもつよい。
He has a very strong will.
円顱方趾として生まれたからには、天の意志に従い正しく生きるべきだ。
Since we are born as human beings, we should follow the will of heaven and live righteously.
彼の意志は顚撲不破で何も壊せなかった
His will was unbreakable and nothing could destroy it.

Usage Notes

Refers to the mental power or intention to achieve a goal. Often contrasted with '意思' (ishi) which is used more for 'intention' or 'thought' in legal or general contexts.

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