Usage patterns
〈事〉の意を表すto express one's feelings or intention regarding something (e.g. gratitude, regret)
He expressed his gratitude.
〈人〉の意のままにentirely as someone wishes; at someone's mercy
The subordinate acted entirely as his boss wished.
意を強くするto feel reassured or encouraged (by something)
I was encouraged by his words of support.
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ある意味in a sense; in some way; to an extent 意に沿うmeet someone's wishes; comply with someone's demands 意を得るget the gist; understand the point · turn out as expected; go as one thought 意を酌むread someone's feelings; understand someone's unspoken thoughts; enter into someone's heart
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意図せずunintentionally; inadvertently; without intending to 意地でもat any cost; no matter what; stubbornly
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