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How to say 'Aim' in Japanese | 志す

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The Japanese word for Aim is 'Kokorozasu', written as 志す in Japanese.'Aim' in hiragana is こころざす.

    word

    志す

    Meaning

    Aim

    Reading

    こころざす

    kokorozasu

    Kanji

    志Intention

    Explanation

    The Japanese verb '志す (こころざす)' means 'to aim' or 'to aspire'. It is used to express a strong intention or determination to achieve a specific goal or pursue a particular path. This verb often conveys a sense of purpose or ambition. For example: she aims to become a doctor「彼女は医者になることを志している」(かのじょはいしゃになることをこころざしている). He aspires to be a great writer「彼は偉大な作家になることを志している」(かれはいだいなさっかになることをこころざしている). The verb is typically used in formal or serious contexts, emphasizing a long-term commitment to a goal.

    Part Of Speech

    verb

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    5

    Frequency

    4183

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 志す

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    志

    Meaning

    Intention

Hiragana in the Word 志す

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

  • hiragana

    す

    Reading

    Su

Words Related to 志す Through the Kanji 志

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 志 as well.

  • word

    意志

    Meaning

    Will

  • word

    志

    Meaning

    Aspiration

  • word

    志向

    Meaning

    Orientation

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What does 'Kokorozasu' (志す) mean?

'Kokorozasu' means 'Aim' .

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