Illustration: On a steep wooded hiking trail in Japan, a tired older hiker plants a walking pole securely and lifts one foot onto the next high step. Sweat darkens their collar, and their jaw is set with quiet resolve.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

意い志し

ishi

will, determination

Example sentences

  1. 意志いしに反はんして何なにかを無理むりにさせる事ことはできない。

    No one can force you to do anything against your will.

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  2. 自分じぶんの意志いしでここに来きたの？

    Did you come here of your own free will?

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  3. 君きみは意志いしが強つよいな。

    You are strong-minded.

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Kanji in 意志

  • 意idea; mindOnイ
  • 志intention; planOnシKunシリング・こころざす・こころざし

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