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JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

意い

will, intention

Often appears in phrases such as 意に反して. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

彼かれは意いに反はんして解雇かいこされた。
He was fired against his will.
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彼かれは親おやの意いに背そむいて歌手かしゅになった。
He became a singer against his parents wishes.
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彼かれは指ゆびを立たてて抗議こうぎの意いを示しめした。
He raised a finger in protest.
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Kanji in 意

意idea; mindOnイ

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