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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
noun
Pronounced: iryoku
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
意志力
noun
Pronounced: ishiryoku
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
気力
noun
Pronounced: kiryoku
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
精神力
noun
Pronounced: seishinryoku
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.

What does "willpower" mean?

  1. 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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