Koi

故意 (Koi) is a Japanese noun meaning “intent, intention, bad faith, mens rea (guilty mind)”.

Meanings

  1. noun, adjectival nounintent; intention; bad faith
  2. nounmens rea (guilty mind)

Examples

  • It is true that he did it, whether by accident or by design.

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Kanji in 故意

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