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What does 志す (こころざす, kokorozasu) mean?

志す (こころざす, kokorozasu) means to aspire to, aim for.

Quick facts
Readingこころざす
Romajikokorozasu
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
こころざす
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkokorozasu

to aspire to, aim for

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive · transitive to aspire to; to aim for; to intend
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to give a gift (as a token of gratitude, goodwill, etc.)
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to perform a memorial service

Example sentences

  • Since childhood, I aspired to become a doctor.

  • She moved to the city, aiming to become a politician.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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