intention, wishes
で政府の意向は?
So, what does the government want?
— GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995)
彼の意向をもう一度確認すべきだ。
We should confirm his intentions once again.
彼の意向に逆らうな。
Don't go against his wishes.
彼の演説は党の意向を反映したものではなかった。
His speech did not reflect the party's position.