“Will” in Japanese
Short answer
Will in Japanese is “よう” (you). Full meaning: (I) will, (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if), might it be (that), maybe, perhaps, perchance.
Other ways to say “Will” in Japanese
遺言
igon will, testament; last request, dying wish
ウイル
uiru will, intent, desire, ambition; will, testament
志
shi will, resolution, intention, ambition, aim, goal; kindness, goodwill, kind offer; gift (as a token of gratitude)
意欲
iyoku will, desire, eagerness, interest, drive, motivation, urge, ambition
やる気
yaruki will (to do something), drive, motivation, enthusiasm, eagerness
意志
ishi will, volition, intention, intent, determination
意力
iryoku will, will-power
遺告
yuigou will, testament
遺命
imei will, dying instructions
上意
joui will (esp. of shogun), decree, emperor's wishes
書き置き
kakioki note (letter) left behind, will
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