Kanji
志
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JLPT N1Jōyō · grade 5freq #8237 strokes
Meanings
intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling
ES: intención, deseo, aspiración, ambición, aspirar, desear, voluntad
- On
- シ
- Kun
- シリング、こころざ.す、こころざし
Common words
- 意志いしwill, volition, intention, intent, determination
- 志すこころざすto aspire to, to aim for, to intend, to resolve
- 志向しこうintention, aim, preference (for), orientation (towards a goal)
- 志望しぼうwish, desire, ambition, choice
- 同志どうしlike-mindedness, (being of the) same mind, shared sentiment
- 遺志いしwishes of a deceased person, dying wish
- 志願しがんaspiration, volunteering, desire, application
- 有志ゆうしinterested person, volunteer, supporter
Example sentences
彼は意志が弱い。
He doesn't have a mind of his own.
Él tiene poca voluntad.
Tatoeba #110109(opens in a new tab)トムは意志が強い。
Tom has a lot of willpower.
Tom tiene mucha fuerza de voluntad.
Tatoeba #2902769(opens in a new tab)あの大学は私の第1志望だった。
That university was my first choice.
Esa universidad era mi primera alternativa.
Tatoeba #230628(opens in a new tab)英語を上手に話す技能がその地位を志望する者に要求される。
The position requires applicants to be skilled in spoken English.
El puesto requiere que los postulantes sean hábiles en el inglés hablado.
Tatoeba #189062(opens in a new tab)