意向いこう (ikou)

intention, idea, inclination

  • JLPT N1
  • noun
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  • #5225 most frequent

Meaning

意向 (いこう, ikou) is a JLPT N1 noun meaning “intention, idea, inclination”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

彼かれの 意向いこうを 聞きいてみましょう。

Let's ask what his intentions are.

彼の意向に逆らうな。

Don't go against his wishes.

彼かれの 意向いこうに 逆さからうな。

Don't go against his wishes.

父の意向で法学部進学を目指す。

He tried to enroll in the faculty of law at university following his father's wish.