Moji Ninja

志 — aspiration; intend

志 means “aspiration; intend”. It is a JLPT N2 kanji written with 7 strokes. On'yomi: シ (shi). Kun'yomi: こころざ(す) (kokorozasu), こころざし (kokorozashi). You'll see it in words such as 志 (kokorozashi, “will; resolution”).

志
Stroke order of 志
Meaning
aspiration; intend
On'yomi
シ (shi)
Kun'yomi
こころざ(す) (kokorozasu), こころざし (kokorozashi)
Strokes
7
Level
JLPT N2 · set Thinking & noticing

How to remember 志

Sounds like 士: both read シ.

Parts: 士 samurai · 心 heart

Words with 志

WordReadingMeaning
志こころざし kokorozashiwill; resolution
志すこころざす kokorozasu kunto aspire to; to aim for

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