volition in Japanese
volition in Japanese is 意志, 決断, 意志力 — volition means the act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will.
volition in Japanese
意志
Pronounced: ishi
A conscious choice or decision. [from early 17th c.]
決断
Pronounced: ketsudan
A conscious choice or decision. [from early 17th c.]
意志力
Pronounced: ishiryoku
The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.
What does "volition" mean?
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noun The act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will.
"She quit her job of her own volition, not because she was pushed out."
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volition in a sentence
- She quit her job of her own volition, not because she was pushed out.
- No one forced him to apologize — it was pure volition.
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What is "volition" in Japanese?
"volition" in Japanese is 意志, 決断, 意志力. volition means: The act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will.
How do you pronounce 意志?
"volition" in Japanese is 意志, pronounced "ishi".
How do you use "volition" in a sentence?
Example: "She quit her job of her own volition, not because she was pushed out." In Japanese, "volition" is 意志, 決断, 意志力.
Are there other ways to say "volition" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "volition": 意志, 決断, 意志力.
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