意志

いし

Will; volition; determination

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How to remember it

意 (intent) + 志 (resolve): firm, unwavering inner determination.

Example sentences

  • 彼女は意志が強い人だ。

    かのじょはいしがつよいひとだ。

    She is a strong-willed person.

  • 最後まで自分の意志を貫いた。

    さいごまでじぶんのいしをつらぬいた。

    He stuck to his own will to the very end.

Usage

Emphasizes firm resolve; 意志が強い (strong-willed) is a stock phrase.

Related words

意思意欲決意

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