noun
General term for a wish, hope, or request, often used in formal or written contexts such as petitions and applications.
請願書に願意を記入してください。
Please state your request in the petition form.
彼の願意は認められなかった。
His wish was not granted.
noun
intent of a request; purpose of an application; content of a prayer
Refers specifically to the content or intent behind a formal request, application, or prayer. Often used in legal, administrative, or religious contexts.
申請書には願意を明確に書く必要がある。
You need to clearly state the purpose of your application in the application form.
祈りの願意は人それぞれだ。
The content of a prayer varies from person to person.