Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 故意(こい) in Japanese

故意
Kana Reading
こい
Romaji
koi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    intention; purpose; bad faith
    Example sentence
    彼女故意壊した She broke the window on purpose.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    mens rea (guilty mind)
    Example sentence
    彼女故意間違い住所教えた She told me a wrong address on purpose.

Examples of 故意, こい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

9 strokes

happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently

On'Yomi: コ

Kun'Yomi: ゆえ, ふる.い, もと

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JLPT 4

13 strokes

idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking

On'Yomi: イ

Kun'Yomi:

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