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Keyword
intention
Info
FrequencyTop 800-900
Type
Kyōiku (5th grade) 
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KankenLevel 6
Heisig645
Readings
し
(86%)
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 (112 in total)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
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Examples (46 in total)
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.
I told a lie against my will.
There were twice as many university applicants in 1992 as in 1982.
She cremated him against his wishes.
I made her play the piano against her will.
I have no intention of resigning.
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.
Volunteers collected donations for the benefit of the handicapped.
He made it clear that he had no intention of becoming a professional football player.
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.
The students volunteered for community service.
English is a better means of communication than any other in the world.
The strength of the firm is attributed to its future-oriented strategy.
Dr. Patterson communicated with a gorilla using sign language.