“Intention” in Japanese
Other ways to say “Intention” in Japanese
意向
ikou intention, idea, inclination, wish
意思
ishi intention, wish, purpose, mind (to do)
内意
naii intention, personal opinion
志向
shikou intention, aim, preference (for), orientation (towards a goal)
心算
tsumori intention, plan, purpose, expectation; belief, assumption, thought, conviction
積もり
tsumori intention, plan, purpose, expectation; belief, assumption, thought, conviction; estimate, estimation, calculation
所存
shozon opinion, intention, thought
故意
koi intent, intention, bad faith; mens rea (guilty mind)
ぜよ
zeyo indicates emphasis, intention, etc.
志
shi will, resolution, intention, ambition, aim, goal; kindness, goodwill, kind offer; gift (as a token of gratitude)
了見
ryouken idea, thought, intention, design, view, inclination, decision, motive; discretion; forgiveness, pardon, toleration, tolerance
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