JLPT N1 · Noun

志 (kokorozashi)

志 (こころざし, kokorozashi) is a Japanese noun meaning “will; resolution”. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary lists and is marked as a common word in JMdict.

Reading: こころざし
Romaji: kokorozashi
Word class: Noun
Level: JLPT N1 (unofficial)

Meaning

will; resolution; intention; ambition; aim · noun
kindness; goodwill; kind offer · noun
gift (as a token of gratitude) · noun

Example sentences

何事をするにも志が大切。

The will is as good as the deed.

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Sentences from the Tatoeba project, linked to this word in JMdict.

Kanji in 志

志

intention, plan, resolveシ・シリング・こころざ.す · 7 strokes

Related words

Other vocabulary sharing a kanji with 志.

意志いしwill志望しぼうwish同志どうしlike-mindedness志すこころざすto aspire to志向しこうintention

Source: JMdict entry 1309050 (EDRDG, CC BY-SA 4.0). Level: unofficial JLPT list – how levels are assigned.