This is the 1834th most frequent Japanese word.
想い
"想い" means "thoughts, feelings, or heartfelt emotions."
In this context, 想い represents dedicated and intense emotions toward a particular endeavor or goal.
私はそのプロジェクトに強い想いを持っています。
I have strong feelings toward that project.
In this sentence, 想い refers to deep and heartfelt emotions that motivate a person's actions.
彼女の説得力は彼女の深い想いから生まれた。
Her persuasive power was born from her deep feelings.
Here, 想い expresses nostalgic or affectionate feelings toward a place or entity.