Vocabulary

What does 志 (こころざし, kokorozashi) mean?

志 (こころざし, kokorozashi) means aspiration, ambition; goodwill.

Quick facts
Readingこころざし
Romajikokorozashi
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
こころざし
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkokorozashi

aspiration, ambition; goodwill

  1. 1noun will; resolution; intention
  2. 2noun kindness; goodwill; kind offer
  3. 3noun gift (as a token of gratitude)

Example sentences

  • He has the aspiration to become a doctor.

  • He passed away with his ambitions still unfulfilled.

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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.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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