Word details
意向
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 意向.
Dictionary
Entry
1
intention; idea; inclination; wish
Examples
私は彼を無理強いして私の意向に従わせた。
I forced him into complying with my wish.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
意
idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking
13 strokesFrequency 99JLPT N3Grade 3
On
イ
Nanori
もとよし
向
yonder, facing, beyond, confront, defy, tend toward, approach
6 strokesFrequency 182JLPT N2Grade 3
On
コウ
Kun
む.くむ.い-む.きむ.ける-む.けむ.かうむ.かいむ.こうむ.こう-むこむか.い
Nanori
こおたなむかむかいむこう
嚮
guide, direct, incline to, favor
19 strokes
On
コウキョウ
Kun
さきにむか.う
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