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[()·こう()]
ikou
noun

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English Meaning(s) for 意向

noun
  1. intention; idea; inclination; wish

Definition and Synonyms for 意向

Idea your intention
Synonyms: つもり, 主意, 心づもり, 心算, 意向, 積もる
View a message expressing a belief about something
Synonyms: オピニオン, 主張, 意向, 意見, 所存, 所見, 考え, 考える, 考え方, 見解, 評価
Idea what you intend to do
Synonyms: つもり, 主意, 心づもり, 心算, 意向, 積もる
View the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
Synonyms: オピニオン, 主張, 意向, 意見, 所存, 所見, 考え, 考える, 考え方, 見解, 評価

Meanings for each kanji in 意向

» idea; mind; heart; taste; thought; desire; care; liking
» yonder; facing; beyond; confront; defy; tend toward; approach

Categories 意向 is a member of

Aim an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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Substance what a communication that is about something is about
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Sample Sentences for 意向

Bill Gates announces intent to return advertising revenue to the users.
He hinted at his intention.
Don't go against his wishes.
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.
He married the girl contrary to his parents' will.

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