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志
志 (readings: し, こころざ; Japanese kanji) means “aspiration / will”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 意志 (willpower).
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高い志を持つ。
たかいこころざしをもつ。I have a high ambition.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 志 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | aspiration / will |
| Readings | し, こころざ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 意志 (willpower) |
How to read 志
志 is read し or こころざ depending on the word.
Words with 志
- 意志ý chí
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Updated: 2026-08-09