No. 3,305 in Japanese
意志
"意志" (ishi) means "will" or "determination."
In a sentence
彼の意志は固い。
His will is firm.
'意志' is used here to denote a person's resolve or determination.
意志を持って行動することが大切です。
It is important to act with intention.
'意志' here refers to one's intention or deliberate purpose behind actions.
彼女は意志の力で困難を乗り越えました。
She overcame difficulties with the power of her will.
'意志' is utilized to represent the strong mental determination enabling someone to face challenges.
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