intention, plan, resolve, aspire

About this kanji

The kanji 志 (shì) primarily means intention or aspiration, and is often used as a noun to express one's desires or goals in life. It can also appear in a few important compounds. For example, 志願 (しがん) means aspiration, referring to a strong desire to achieve something, while 志向 (しこう) means intention, which focuses on the direction of one's efforts. Another common compound is 同志 (どうし), meaning like-mindedness, referring to people with similar goals or beliefs. It’s worth noting that 志 carries a sense of determination and purpose, making it a powerful character in expressing one’s ambitions.

Example sentences

• 彼の志は高く持ち続けた。

  He maintained a high aspiration.

Meanings across languages

English

intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling

Tiếng Việt

ý định, kế hoạch, quyết tâm, khao khát, động lực, hy vọng, shilling

日本語

意志, 計画, 決意, 志, 動機, 希望, シリング

한국어

의도, 계획, 결의, 열망, 동기, 희망, 실링

中文

意图, 计划, 决心, 渴望, 动机, 希望, 先令

id

niat

th

เจตนา

es

intención

fr

intention

de

Absicht

pt

intenção

Common compounds

• 志願しがんaspiration, volunteering, desire
• 志向しこうintention, aim, preference (for)
• 同志どうしlike-mindedness, (being of the) same mind, shared sentiment
• 意志いしwill, volition, intention
• 遺志いしwishes of a deceased person, dying wish
• 志すこころざすto aspire to, to aim for, to intend
• 志望しぼうwish, desire, ambition
• 有志ゆうしinterested person, volunteer, supporter

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