- 1. [n, adj-no] intent; intention; bad faith
- 2. [n] {law} mens rea (guilty mind)
Kanji in this word
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故
happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequentlyOn: コ (ko)Kun: ゆえ (yue)、 ふる.い (furu.i)、 もと (moto)
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意
idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, likingOn: イ (i)
Example Sentences
偶然であれ故意であれ、彼がそれをしたのは本当だ。
It is true that he did it, whether by accident or by design.