Meaning of ishi in Japanese
Definition of ishi
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(n) will; volition; intention; intent; determination
私たちは意志疎通が上手だ。
We are the great communicators.
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(n) intention; purpose
意思伝達は色々な形をとる。
Communication takes many forms.
- (n) orphan
- (n) dying wish
- (n) (historic) ruins
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(n) stone
その子供は小さな石を拾い上げた。
The child picked up a small stone. - gem; jewel
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(n) traditional square chair with armrests and a torii-shaped back (used by the emperor, etc. during ceremonies)
ちょっといすをずらしてくれない？
Could you move the chair a bit?
Words related to ishi
- (n) alphabetical order
- (n) land-locked variety of red-spotted masu trout (Oncorhynchus masou ishikawae); amago
- (exp) shape up!; act properly!
- (exp) please
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(n) brow; forehead
前髪が、おでこにかからないように髪を上げることをおすすめします。
I recommend putting up your hair so your fringe doesn't get on your forehead. - prominent forehead; beetle brow
- not catching anything (in fishing)
- (exp) assuming that ...; supposing that ...
- (exp) even assuming that ...; even granted that ...
- (exp) even so; anyhow; at any rate
