意志

いし

will, volition

Mnemonic

What the mind has settled on with the heart stood behind it. The same いし as 石 the stone, which is the whole point: he does not bend: いし.

Worth knowing

Same reading as 石いし, a stone. 意思いし written with 思 is a near neighbour, closer to intention than to resolve.

Built from

意

idea, mind

音 sound + 心 heart

志

will, intention

士 retainer + 心 heart

Also read いし

石 stone, small rock

Words sharing these kanji

意味 meaning, significance 用意 preparation, getting ready 意識 consciousness, awareness 意外 unexpected, unforeseen 意見 opinion 注意 care, watch out 不意に suddenly, unexpectedly 決意 decision, resolution

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