noun
A lingering resentment or ill will, often motivating revenge. Common in expressions like 意趣返し (revenge).
彼は昔の意趣から、その提案に反対した。
He opposed the proposal out of an old grudge.
noun
intention; disposition; reason
Refers to one's inner intent, mindset, or underlying motive. Often used in formal or literary contexts. The 'obstinacy' nuance is rare and context-dependent.
彼の意趣を理解するのは難しかった。
It was difficult to understand his intentions.
noun
Primarily appears in the compound 意趣返し (いしゅがえし), meaning revenge or retaliation.
See also: 意趣返し (いしゅがえし)
彼は意趣返しに、相手の秘密を暴露した。
In revenge, he exposed the other person's secret.
The word 意趣 is composed of 意 (mind, intention) and 趣 (purport, gist). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests a deeply held mental disposition or intent.