意思

• 読み: いし
• ローマ字: ishi
• 漢字の分解: 意 (i) — mind, thought, meaning; 思 (shi) — think, thought
• 発音: /i.ɕi/

意味

Intention; purpose; will. A person's conscious desire or determination to do something.

A noun referring to one's personal intention or will. Distinguished from 意志 (also いし), which emphasises strong willpower and determination, while 意思 focuses on the intent or desire itself. Common in legal and formal contexts: 意思表示 (expression of intent), 意思確認 (confirmation of intent). Often used with を持つ (to have), を示す (to show), and を尊重する (to respect).

例文

1. 本人の意思を尊重するべきだ。
2. 留学する意思があるなら早めに準備しよう。
3. 参加の意思を明日までに伝えてください。

使い方ガイド

場面: legal, formal speech, decision-making

トーン: serious

起源と歴史

Composed of 意 (mind, thought) and 思 (think). Both kanji relate to mental activity, together describing a conscious, considered intention.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal