志
Reading: こころざし
Meaning: ambition, aspiration, intention
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Example Sentence
彼 は 医者 に なる 志 を 持って 勉強 する
He studies with the ambition of becoming a doctor.
Usage Notes
Refers to one's goals or aspirations, especially noble or ambitious ones. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
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