noun
volitional form; conjugation denoting volition
A grammatical term for the Japanese verb form expressing intention or invitation, such as 〜う or 〜よう. Used in linguistic and pedagogical contexts.
「行こう」の「う」は志向形の一部です。
The 'う' in '行こう' is part of the volitional form.
日本語教育では、志向形を「意向形」と呼ぶこともある。
In Japanese language education, the volitional form is sometimes called '意向形'.
Another variant term for the volitional form, less common than 志向形.
Compound of 志向 (volition, intention) and 形 (form). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a modern grammatical term.