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Keyword
intention
Info
FrequencyTop 800-900
Type
Kyōiku (5th grade) 
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KankenLevel 6
Heisig645
Readings
し
(88%)
Composed of
士
professional
心
heart
Mnemonic

The true intentions of a real professional are always kept deep in his heart, hidden away as to not be exposed. Like a professional poker player constantly keeping his poker face.

Used in kanji (2 in total)
誌
magazine
痣
birthmark
Used in vocabulary (140 in total)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
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Examples (68 in total)
I felt the will of God.
But even so, with an iron will, he does not cry out.
Unlike before, it was a voice that certainly conveyed a sense of will.
My mind is firmly made up.
He was gazing somewhere in the distance with eyes that held a strong will.
No matter what is said, the twins' determination does not change.
I want to carry on my older brother's will.
He has a weak-willed side, but he is a young man who is pure and serious at heart.
My resolve is super firm, you know!
The comrades' goal has been achieved.
Let us be grateful as comrades.
Like-minded people got together and formed an association.
He told his comrades lined up before him of his resolve.
First, we must recruit comrades who have the will to fight.
You can't do it with just an average will, can you?
I appreciate the kind offer, but I'll pass this time.
However, our ambition has not yet been fulfilled.
His ambition to become stronger is not wrong.
Without any purpose or ambition, only time passes by.
No matter how strong one's will was, eyesight did not recover.
She made her dream come true through sheer iron will.
I can't let my friend's kindness go to waste.
Everything depends upon your decision.
His will was transmitted to his younger brother.
He has a weak will.
He has a strong will.
He is a man of weak character.
She didn't marry him of her own will.
Where there is a will, there is a way.
I can't bend him to my will.
Did you come here of your own free will?
It was clear that Hanako did not wish to marry Taro.
The old man lost his will to live.
He has a will of steel.
He won the game thanks to his strong will.
Having no will is the worst handicap.
We must respect the will of the individual.
Their boss made them work against their will.
No one can force you to do anything against your will.
I did it against my will.
He was made to sign the contract against his will.
They made him sign the contract against his will.
He won the day by virtue of his strength of will.
That university was my first choice.
At the age of 18, Tom volunteered to join the army.
Tom has a lot of willpower.
He accomplishes whatever he sets out to do.
She aspired to become an actress.
The institution advertised on TV for volunteers.
There were twice as many university applicants in 1992 as in 1982.
She cremated him against his wishes.
I told a lie against my will.
I have no intention of resigning.
I made her play the piano against her will.
She seems shy, but has a strong will in practice.
I worked hard to get into my preferred school.
Not all the candidates can pass the examination.
I intend to become a lawyer.
He made it clear that he had no intention of becoming a professional football player.
Volunteers collected donations for the benefit of the handicapped.
My first task was to screen out unqualified applicants.
This coffee shop is frequented by aspiring artists.
Through communication we are able to learn about each other.
The methods of communication are determined by their cultures.
English is a better means of communication than any other in the world.
The students volunteered for community service.
The strength of the firm is attributed to its future-oriented strategy.
Dr. Patterson communicated with a gorilla using sign language.