Word details

意志

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 意志.

Dictionary

Entry

意志いしNounFreq #1883
1

will; volition; intention; intent; determination

Examples
意志に反して何かを無理にさせる事はできない。
No one can force you to do anything against your will.

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
志

intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling

7 strokesFrequency 823JLPT N2Grade 5

On

シ

Kun

シリングこころざ.すこころざし

Nanori

じんべべしゆき

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