volitional verb
A grammar term for verbs that express a deliberate action or intention, such as 食べる, 行く, or 作る. Contrasts with 無意志動詞 (non-volitional verbs).
"食べる" is a volitional verb, while "できる" is a non-volitional verb.
意志動詞 refers to verbs expressing volitional actions, while 無意志動詞 refers to verbs expressing non-volitional states or events.
Compound of 意志 (will, volition) and 動詞 (verb). A modern linguistic term.