御意(ぎょい)

ぎょい
noun, interjection
as you wish; your will; understood (archaic/formal)
formalhonorificacademicexpression
1. as you wish; your will
An honorific term for the will or wishes of a superior, or an acknowledgment meaning "understood" or "as you command."
「すぐに用意(ようい)せよ」「御意(ぎょい)」
"Prepare it immediately." "As you wish."
殿様(とのさま)の御意(ぎょい)のままに。
As the lord commands.
「この件(けん)は任(まか)せる」「御意(ぎょい)にございます」
"I'm leaving this matter to you." "As you wish, my lord."

Register

This is very formal, archaic language associated with feudal Japan. Used when addressing lords, royalty, or high-ranking officials.

Usage

Used as a response to show understanding and compliance with an order from a superior. Similar to "Yes, my lord" or "As you command." Heard today in:

  • Historical dramas (時代劇(じだいげき))
  • Period novels
  • Ironic/humorous use when pretending to be subservient
  • Some traditional businesses or formal contexts

Related words

Related Words

Related: 仰(おお)せ (instruction (honorific))
Synonym: 承知(しょうち) (understood (modern))
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