Meaning
意向 (いこう, ikou) is a JLPT N1 noun meaning “intention, idea, inclination”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 10
彼の意向を聞いてみましょう。
Let's ask what his intentions are.
彼の意向に逆らうな。
Don't go against his wishes.
彼は意向を遠回しに言った。
He hinted at his intention.
政府は減税の意向を明言した。
The government has declared its intention to reduce taxes.
彼の意向をもう一度確認すべきだ。
We should confirm his intentions once more.
私は彼を無理強いして私の意向に従わせた。
I forced him into complying with my wish.
彼は両親の意向を無視してその少女と結婚した。
He married the girl contrary to his parents' will.
彼の演説は党の意向を反映したものではなかった。
His speech didn't reflect the sense of the party.
ゲイツ会長、広告収入をユーザーに還元する意向表明。
Bill Gates announces intent to return advertising revenue to the users.
すなわち、その路線が通る土地の所有者の意向、他の町や村の便宜をはかるために、あるいは他の路線との接続をはかるために迂回することのメリットなどである。
In other words, the merits, etc. of making detours are the consideration of the attitudes of the landowners whose property the line would cross, the convenience of other towns and villages, as well as connection with other railway lines.