의지
The mental power used to control one's own thoughts and actions, or a strong determination to do something.
Examples
3 of 5의지가 약해서 다이어트에 실패했어요.
I failed my diet because my willpower was weak.
정부는 개혁에 대한 강력한 의지를 표명했습니다.
The government expressed a strong will for reform.
할 수 있다는 의지만 있으면 돼.
All you need is the will that you can do it.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ui-ji: Sounds like 'Energy'. You need mental energy for willpower.
Quick Quiz
어려움을 극복하려면 무엇보다 본인의 _______가 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 의지
Examples
의지가 약해서 다이어트에 실패했어요.
everydayI failed my diet because my willpower was weak.
정부는 개혁에 대한 강력한 의지를 표명했습니다.
formalThe government expressed a strong will for reform.
할 수 있다는 의지만 있으면 돼.
informalAll you need is the will that you can do it.
자유 의지는 철학적으로 오랫동안 논의된 주제이다.
academicFree will is a topic that has been discussed philosophically for a long time.
경영진의 개선 의지가 중요합니다.
businessThe management's will to improve is important.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
의지박약
weak-willed
삶의 의지
will to live
의지력
willpower
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Use '의지' when talking about determination or willpower in an essay.
Common Mistakes
Mixing up the noun '의지' (will) with the verb '의지하다' (depend on).
Memory Tip
Ui-ji: Sounds like 'Energy'. You need mental energy for willpower.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 意志 (ui-ji), meaning mind and purpose.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
어려움을 극복하려면 무엇보다 본인의 _______가 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 의지
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