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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”.

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Example sentences 10

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.

彼かれの意向いこうに逆さからうな。

Don't go against his wishes.

彼かれは意向いこうを遠回とおまわしに言った。

He hinted at his intention.

政府せいふは減税げんぜいの意向いこうを明言めいげんした。

The government has declared its intention to reduce taxes.

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