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N1 Noun

意志(いし)will, volition, intention, intent, determination

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    1. Noun

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      will, volition, intention, intent, determination

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    意志 【いし】

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      我々(われわれ)他人(たにん)意志(いし)尊重(そんちょう)するべきだ。

      We should respect the will of others. {will, volition, intention, intent, determination}

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      意志(いし)(つよ)(ひと)気持(きも)ちを()えるのは大変(たいへん)です。

      Changing the mind of a person with a strong will is difficult. {will, volition, intention, intent, determination}

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      生徒(せいと):「動物(どうぶつ)意志(いし)疎通(そつう)(はか)(こと)可能(かのう)だと(おも)いますか?」

      Student: "Do you think it is possible to communicate with animals in terms of their will or intentions?" {will, volition, intention, intent, determination}

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      上司(じょうし)からの圧力(あつりょく)にも()けず(おのれ)意志(いし)(つらぬ)(つづ)けるなんて、あの社員(しゃいん)(つよ)い。

      That employee is strong, persisting in their determination without giving in to pressure from their boss. {will, volition, intention, intent, determination}

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      家族(かぞく)危害(きがい)(くわ)えるぞと(おど)されてしまうと、この意志(いし)(つらぬ)こうにも(つらぬ)けません。

      If threatened with harm to my family, I cannot carry out my intention, no matter how determined I am. {will, volition, intention, intent, determination}

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