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意志いし

will ; volition

Noun

彼かれは意志いしが強いつよいんだ。

He has a strong will.

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Parts of speech

Noun

The dictionary may associate several parts of speech with different meanings of the same word.

Same reading, another word

石いし — stone Word card → Source
意思いし — intention; will Word card → Source
医師いし — doctor Word card → Source

English dictionary meanings

will
volition
intention
intent
determination

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