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What is the Kanji for 'Intention'? | 志

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Intention', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Intention' is 志.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Intention

    Reading

    kunyomiこころざ

    kokoroza

    こころざし

    kokorozashi

    onyomi

    shi

    Parts

    Heart Samurai

    Example Word

    志す: aim. 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.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    568

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Heart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Samurai

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    意志

    Meaning

    Will

    word

    Meaning

    Aspiration

    word

    志す

    Meaning

    Aim

    word

    志向

    Meaning

    Orientation

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 43 kanji contain the part 心 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Think

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Forget

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urgent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    Meaning

    Idea

    kanji

    Meaning

    Concept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anger, Angry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inevitable, Certain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Appearance, Condition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Feeling, Sensation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Suspend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Virtue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loyalty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grace, Kindness

    kanji

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    Meaning

    Breath

    kanji

    Meaning

    Answer, Respond

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thought

    kanji

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    Meaning

    Love, Romance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beguile, Bewildered

    kanji

    Meaning

    Favor, Bestow a favor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ill, Afflicted

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Endure, Stealth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lazy, Neglect

    kanji

    Meaning

    Foolish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Affection, Mercy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

    kanji

    Meaning

    Distress, Melancholy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remote, Leisurely

    kanji

    Meaning

    Console, Consolation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise, Learn by mistakes

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cordial, Courteous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Congratulate, Congratulations

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wick

    kanji

    Meaning

    Selfish, Arbitrary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grudge

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 士 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Voice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Serve

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lucky, Good luck

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grand, Robust

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grain, Cereal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slave

    kanji

    Meaning

    One

    kanji

    Meaning

    Article, Goodwill

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 志 mean?

志 means 'Intention'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.