“Intention” in Japanese
Short answer
Intention in Japanese is “意向” (ikou). Full meaning: intention, idea, inclination, wish.
Other ways to say “Intention” in Japanese
意図
ito intention, aim, design
志向
shikou intention, aim, preference (for), orientation (towards a goal)
意思
ishi intention, wish, purpose, mind (to do)
内意
naii intention, personal opinion
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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