as one wishes; going according to one's wishes
Often used in the negative form 不如意 (ふにょい) to mean 'not going as one wishes' or 'financial difficulty'. The positive form 如意 is somewhat literary.
See also: 不如意 (ふにょい)
Everything went as I wished.
nyoi; ceremonial sceptre used by Buddhist monks
A ritual implement held by monks during sutra recitation. Also known as 如意棒 or にょいぼう.
To fall into a situation where things don't go as one wishes.
The monk recites sutras holding a nyoi.
contrary to one's wishes; not going as hoped · short of money; in financial difficulty
magic staff; Ruyi Jingu Bang
Cintamani stone; wish-fulfilling jewel
freely; at will; as one pleases
From Chinese 如意 (rúyì), literally 'as one wishes'. The Buddhist implement sense derives from the same word, possibly because it symbolizes the fulfillment of wishes.