Kanji
What does the kanji 志 mean?
志 means aspiration, will; ambition. On'yomi シ. Kun'yomi シリング、こころざ.す、こころざし.
Quick facts| On'yomi | シ |
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| Kun'yomi | シリング、こころざ.す、こころざし |
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| Strokes | 7 |
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| Main radical | 心 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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志On'yomi シKun'yomi シリング、こころざ.す、こころざし
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework7 strokes
aspiration, will; ambition
Memory hook
The heart (心) of a scholar (士) set on its goal — WILL, AMBITION.
Common words
- 志こころざしaspiration, will, ambition; good will
- 志すこころざすto aspire to, aim for
- 意志いしwill, willpower
More words with this kanji
- 同志どうしcomrade
- 志望しぼうaspiration, wish (career/school)
- 志向しこうorientation, inclination
