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intention in Japanese

intention in Japanese is 意図, 意向 — intention means a plan or aim that guides what someone does.

intention in Japanese

意図
noun
Pronounced: ito
A course of action that a person intends to follow.
意向
noun
Pronounced: ikō
A course of action that a person intends to follow.

What does "intention" mean?

  1. noun A plan or aim that guides what someone does.
    "Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline."
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intention in a sentence

  • Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
  • He moved to the city with the intention of starting a business.

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What is "intention" in Japanese?

"intention" in Japanese is 意図, 意向. intention means: A plan or aim that guides what someone does.

How do you pronounce 意図?

"intention" in Japanese is 意図, pronounced "ito".

How do you use "intention" in a sentence?

Example: "Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline." In Japanese, "intention" is 意図, 意向.

Are there other ways to say "intention" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "intention": 意図, 意向.

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