意思
いし
ishi
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
意思 (いし (ishi)) means "Wish". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Wish
Also : Purpose · Intent · Mind (to do)
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Example Sentences
彼女は自分の意思で留学を決めました。
かのじょはじぶんのいしでりゅうがくをきめました。
She chose to study abroad of her own accord.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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