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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

    志

    Meaning

    Intention

    Reading

    kunyomiこころざ

    kokoroza

    こころざし

    kokorozashi

    onyomiし

    shi

    Parts

    心Heart 士Samurai

    Example Word

    意志: will. The Japanese noun '意志 (いし)' refers to 'will' or 'volition'. It describes the mental faculty by which a person decides on and commits to a course of action. This word is often used in contexts involving determination, intention, or resolve. For example: He has a strong will「彼は強い意志を持っている」(かれはつよいいしをもっている). Her will to succeed is admirable「彼女の成功への意志は立派だ」(かのじょのせいこうへのいしはりっぱだ). It can also be used in philosophical or psychological discussions about free will and decision-making.

    Radical

    心

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    568

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 志

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

    kanji

    心

    Meaning

    Heart

    kanji

    士

    Meaning

    Samurai

志 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    誌

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

Words Using 志

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    意志

    Meaning

    Will

    word

    志す

    Meaning

    Aim

    word

    志向

    Meaning

    Orientation

    word

    志

    Meaning

    Aspiration

Kanji Related to 志 Through the Part 心

These 43 kanji contain the part 心 as well.

    kanji

    窓

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    愛

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    意

    Meaning

    Idea

    kanji

    惑

    Meaning

    Beguile, Bewildered

    kanji

    忌

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

    kanji

    急

    Meaning

    Urgent

    kanji

    息

    Meaning

    Breath

    kanji

    愚

    Meaning

    Foolish

    kanji

    恣

    Meaning

    Selfish, Arbitrary

    kanji

    患

    Meaning

    Ill, Afflicted

    kanji

    怠

    Meaning

    Lazy, Neglect

    kanji

    慰

    Meaning

    Console, Consolation

    kanji

    徳

    Meaning

    Virtue

    kanji

    恵

    Meaning

    Favor, Bestow a favor

    kanji

    愁

    Meaning

    Distress, Melancholy

    kanji

    忠

    Meaning

    Loyalty

    kanji

    悪

    Meaning

    Evil

    kanji

    恩

    Meaning

    Grace, Kindness

    kanji

    応

    Meaning

    Answer, Respond

    kanji

    思

    Meaning

    Think

    kanji

    懇

    Meaning

    Cordial, Courteous

    kanji

    芯

    Meaning

    Wick

    kanji

    悠

    Meaning

    Remote, Leisurely

    kanji

    忍

    Meaning

    Endure, Stealth

    kanji

    恋

    Meaning

    Love, Romance

    kanji

    恐

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    恥

    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

    kanji

    懲

    Meaning

    Chastise, Learn by mistakes

    kanji

    聴

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    慶

    Meaning

    Congratulate, Congratulations

    kanji

    想

    Meaning

    Concept

    kanji

    態

    Meaning

    Appearance, Condition

    kanji

    憲

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    念

    Meaning

    Thought

    kanji

    怨

    Meaning

    Grudge

    kanji

    感

    Meaning

    Feeling, Sensation

    kanji

    怒

    Meaning

    Anger, Angry

    kanji

    懸

    Meaning

    Suspend

    kanji

    憩

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    悲

    Meaning

    Sad

    kanji

    必

    Meaning

    Inevitable, Certain

    kanji

    慈

    Meaning

    Affection, Mercy

    kanji

    忘

    Meaning

    Forget

Kanji Related to 志 Through the Part 士

These 9 kanji contain the part 士 as well.

    kanji

    吉

    Meaning

    Lucky, Good luck

    kanji

    壱

    Meaning

    One

    kanji

    穀

    Meaning

    Grain, Cereal

    kanji

    声

    Meaning

    Voice

    kanji

    仕

    Meaning

    Serve

    kanji

    壮

    Meaning

    Grand, Robust

    kanji

    隷

    Meaning

    Slave

    kanji

    売

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    款

    Meaning

    Article, Goodwill

Learn the Kanji 志

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.