Translation and Meaning of: 意向 - ikou

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 意向 (ikou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: ikou

Kana: いこう

Type: noun

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意向

Translation / Meaning: intention; idea; inclination

Meaning in English: intention;idea;inclination

Definition: The determination and resolve to do something.

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Explanation and Etymology - (意向) ikou

The word 意向 is composed of the ideograms 意, which means "intention" or "meaning", and 向, which means "direction" or "orientation". Thus, 意向 can be translated as "intention directed" or "direction of purpose". The etymology of the word dates back to the Han Dynasty period (206 BC - 220 AD), when the word 意 started to be used with the meaning of "thought" or "intention". The ideogram 向, which represents the idea of "direction" or "orientation", has even older origins, dating back to the Shang Dynasty period (1600 BC - 1046 BC). Nowadays, 意向 is a common word in the Chinese language and can be used in various contexts, such as commercial negotiations, personal and professional relationships, among others.

How to Write in Japanese - (意向) ikou

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Synonyms and Similar - (意向) ikou

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意志; 意思; 意向性; 意欲; 意志力

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Words with the same pronunciation: いこう ikou

以降

ikou

from now on; hereinafter; from now on

移行

ikou

changing to

利口

rikou

intelligent; cunning; bright; clear; wise; intelligent

並行

heikou

(going) side by side; simultaneously; next to; at the same time; occur together; parallel; parallelism

閉口

heikou

Mouth shut

平行

heikou

(going) side by side; simultaneously; next to; at the same time; occur together; parallel; parallelism

非行

hikou

delinquency; bad conduct

飛行

hikou

aviation

飛行場

hikoujyou

airport

抵抗

teikou

electrical resistance; resistance; opposition

Example Sentences - (意向) ikou

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Other words of the same type: noun

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複数

Kana: ふくすう

Romaji: fukusuu

Translation / Meaning:

plural form; multiple

液体

Kana: えきたい

Romaji: ekitai

Translation / Meaning:

liquid; fluid

流域

Kana: りゅういき

Romaji: ryuuiki

Translation / Meaning:

(hydrographic basin

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