Vocabulary

What does 意 (い, i) mean?

意 (い, i) means intention, will.

Quick facts
Readingい
Romajii
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
い
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworki

intention, will

Example sentences

  • I expressed my gratitude to him.

  • I expressed my approval at the meeting.

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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.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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