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意向

意嚮

Reading

Kana: いこう
Romaji: ikou
Kana
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Definition

1

intention; idea; inclination

Kanji

Reading: 
Meanings: idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking
Readings: コウ、 む.く、 む.い、 -む.き、 む.ける、 -む.け、 む.かう、 む.かい、 む.こう、 む.こう-、 むこ、 むか.い
Meanings: yonder, facing, beyond, confront, defy, tend toward, approach
Readings: コウ、 キョウ、 さきに、 むか.う
Meanings: guide, direct, incline to, favor

Example Sentences

(かれ)意向(いこう)(さか)らうな。
➥Don't go against his wishes.
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政府(せいふ)減税(げんぜい)意向(いこう)明言(めいげん)した。
➥The government has declared its intention to reduce taxes.
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(わたし)(かれ)無理強(むりじ)いして(わたし)意向(いこう)(したが)わせた。
➥I forced him into complying with my wish.
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(かれ)意向(いこう)遠回(とおまわ)しに()った。
➥He hinted at his intention.
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(かれ)意向(いこう)をもう一度(いちど)確認(かくにん)すべきだ。
➥We should confirm his intentions once more.
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(かれ)両親(りょうしん)意向(いこう)無視(むし)してその少女(しょうじょ)結婚(けっこん)した。
➥He married the girl contrary to his parents' will.
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