殺意
Meanings
1
intent to kill; murderous intent; urge to kill
Refers to a conscious desire or impulse to kill someone. Often used in legal, psychological, and dramatic contexts.
Clear murderous intent showed in his eyes.
The prosecution argued that the defendant had the intent to kill.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に殺意を抱くto harbor murderous intent toward someone
He testified that he had harbored murderous intent toward his boss.
- 殺意が芽生えるfor murderous intent to take root (in someone)
It is said that murderous intent took root from years of resentment.
- 殺意を認めるto acknowledge/admit intent to kill (in a confession or ruling)
The defendant admitted to intent to kill in court.
- 殺意を持って〈動詞〉to do something with murderous intent
He swung the knife around with murderous intent.