willpower in Japanese
willpower in Japanese is 意力, 意志力, 気力 — willpower means the mental strength to control your own actions and stick to a decision, especially resisting temptation.
willpower in Japanese
意力
Pronounced: iryoku
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
意志力
Pronounced: ishiryoku
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
気力
Pronounced: kiryoku
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
精神力
Pronounced: seishinryoku
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
What does "willpower" mean?
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noun The mental strength to control your own actions and stick to a decision, especially resisting temptation.
"It takes real willpower to skip dessert every night."
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willpower in a sentence
- It takes real willpower to skip dessert every night.
- She finished the marathon on pure willpower alone.
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What is "willpower" in Japanese?
"willpower" in Japanese is 意力, 意志力, 気力. willpower means: The mental strength to control your own actions and stick to a decision, especially resisting temptation.
How do you pronounce 意力?
"willpower" in Japanese is 意力, pronounced "iryoku".
How do you use "willpower" in a sentence?
Example: "It takes real willpower to skip dessert every night." In Japanese, "willpower" is 意力, 意志力, 気力.
Are there other ways to say "willpower" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "willpower": 意力, 意志力, 気力, 精神力.
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