Vocabulary

What does 意志 (いし, ishi) mean?

意志 (いし, ishi) means willpower, volition.

Quick facts
Readingいし
Romajiishi
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
いし
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonishi

willpower, volition

  1. 1noun will; volition; intention

Example sentences

  • I decided it by my own will.

  • He has a strong will.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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