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English - Japanese
Willing
ˈwɪlɪŋ
Very common
~ 2200
~ 2200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
意欲的な (iyokuteki na) / 喜んで (yorokonde), 進んで (susunde), 快く (kokoroyoku), 承知している (shouchi shite iru)
Willing meanings in Japanese
意欲的な (iyokuteki na) / 喜んで (yorokonde)
Example:
I am willing to help you with your project.
私はあなたのプロジェクトを手伝う意欲があります。
She is willing to learn new skills.
彼女は新しいスキルを喜んで学ぶつもりです。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used when expressing readiness or eagerness to do something.
Note: In Japanese, '意欲的な' can imply a sense of enthusiasm or motivation, while '喜んで' focuses more on the willingness to do something happily.
進んで (susunde)
Example:
He is willing to take on the extra work.
彼は追加の仕事を進んで引き受けます。
They are willing to negotiate the terms.
彼らは条件を進んで交渉します。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Often used in business or negotiation contexts to indicate readiness to engage in discussions or tasks.
Note: '進んで' conveys a proactive attitude towards taking action.
快く (kokoroyoku)
Example:
She accepted the invitation willingly.
彼女は快く招待を受け入れました。
He is willing to share his knowledge.
彼は快く自分の知識を共有してくれます。
Usage: Informal/FormalContext: Used when expressing a pleasant or agreeable willingness to do something.
Note: '快く' emphasizes a positive emotional response to the willingness.
承知している (shouchi shite iru)
Example:
I am willing to follow your instructions.
私はあなたの指示に承知しています。
Are you willing to assist in this matter?
この件に関してお手伝いしていただける承知ですか？
Usage: FormalContext: Commonly used in official or respectful contexts to indicate agreement or acceptance.
Note: '承知している' is a polite way to express that one is agreeable to a request or instruction.
Willing's synonyms
eager
Eager implies a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something.
Example: She was eager to start her new job as soon as possible.
Note: Eager often conveys a sense of excitement or anticipation in addition to willingness.
ready
Ready indicates preparedness or willingness to act or participate.
Example: He is ready to help with the project whenever needed.
Note: Ready focuses more on being prepared or available rather than the level of enthusiasm.
keen
Keen suggests a strong interest or enthusiasm for something.
Example: She is keen to learn new languages and explore different cultures.
Note: Keen often implies a specific interest or passion driving the willingness.
inclined
Inclined indicates a tendency or leaning towards a particular action or opinion.
Example: I am inclined to agree with your proposal.
Note: Inclined can suggest a natural tendency rather than a deliberate choice.
disposed
Disposed suggests a readiness or inclination to do something.
Example: She is disposed to help those in need.
Note: Disposed can imply a more general willingness without specifying the nature of the willingness.
Willing expressions, common phrases
more than willing
This phrase emphasizes a strong willingness or eagerness to do something.
Example: She was more than willing to help out with the project.
Note: The addition of 'more than' intensifies the willingness beyond the usual level.
willing and able
This phrase signifies both the readiness and capability to do something.
Example: I am willing and able to take on the extra workload.
Note: It implies not just the willingness but also the capability to perform the task.
willing to go the extra mile
This idiom means being prepared to make an additional effort or sacrifice to achieve a goal.
Example: Our team is willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.
Note: It emphasizes the willingness to exceed expectations or make extra efforts.
willing participant
A willing participant is someone who engages willingly and actively in an activity or discussion.
Example: She was a willing participant in the discussion, sharing her ideas openly.
Note: It highlights a voluntary and enthusiastic involvement in an activity rather than being passive.
willing to lend a hand
This phrase means being ready and eager to offer assistance or support.
Example: He is always willing to lend a hand when his friends need help.
Note: It emphasizes the readiness to provide help or support when needed.
willing suspension of disbelief
This term refers to the audience's acceptance of implausible elements in a work of fiction for the sake of enjoyment.
Example: The audience engaged in a willing suspension of disbelief while watching the fantasy movie.
Note: It describes a conscious decision to temporarily believe in something unrealistic for the sake of entertainment.
willingness to compromise
Having a willingness to compromise means being open to finding a middle ground or making concessions.
Example: Negotiation requires a willingness to compromise to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
Note: It implies a readiness to give up some demands or preferences in order to reach a satisfactory outcome.
Willing everyday (slang) expressions
game
To be willing or enthusiastic about doing something.
Example: I'm game for trying out that new restaurant tonight.
Note: Implies readiness and eagerness; often used in informal settings.
down
To be willing or ready to participate in something.
Example: Are you down for going to the concert this weekend?
Note: Used informally and often in casual conversations.
up for
To be willing or interested in doing something.
Example: I'm up for grabbing coffee after class if you are.
Note: Indicates readiness and enthusiasm for an activity or suggestion.
down with
To be willing or in agreement with a plan or idea.
Example: I'm totally down with going to the beach this weekend.
Note: Commonly used in informal contexts to express agreement and enthusiasm.
gamed
Ready and willing to participate or engage in an activity.
Example: She's gamed for joining us on the road trip.
Note: Informal slang term indicating a person's readiness and willingness to join in an activity.
Willing - Examples
I am willing to help you with your project.
She is always willing to lend a hand.
He wasn't very willing to compromise.
Willing grammar
Willing - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: willing
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): willing
Syllables, Separation and Stress
willing Contains 2 syllables: will • ing
Phonetic transcription: ˈwi-liŋ
will ing , ˈwi liŋ (The red syllable is stressed)
Willing - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
willing: ~ 2200 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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