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志

N1

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • intention
  • plan
  • resolve
  • aspire
  • motive
  • hopes
  • shilling

On'yomi (音読み)

  • シ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • シリング
  • こころざ.す
  • こころざし
Strokes
7
JLPT Level
N1
Frequency
#535
School Grade
Grade 5
Radical
心#61 · heart

Components

Common Words

  • 志すこころざすGodanto aspire to, to aim for, to intend, to resolve
  • 志願しがんNounaspiration, volunteering, desire, application
  • 志向しこうNounintention, aim, preference (for), orientation (towards a goal)
  • 志望しぼうNounwish, desire, ambition, choice
  • 意志いしNounwill, volition, intention, intent, determination
  • 遺志いしNounwishes of a deceased person, dying wish
  • 同志どうしNounlike-mindedness, (being of the) same mind, shared sentiment
  • 有志ゆうしNouninterested person, volunteer, supporter

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