若き登山家は凌雲の志を抱き、エベレストの頂を目指した。
The young climber harbored a lofty ambition and aimed for the summit of Mount Everest.
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彼は若くして高い志を抱き、海外へ渡った。
He harbored high ambitions from a young age and went abroad.
燕雀安んぞ鴻鵠の志を知らんや。
How can a swallow or sparrow know the ambitions of a great swan?
志を持たず、ただ酔生夢死の毎日を送るのはもったいない。
It is a waste to spend every day idling away your life without any ambition.
凡人には英雄の考えは理解しがたいが、彼には鴻鵠の志がある。
Ordinary people find it hard to understand the thoughts of a hero, but he possesses great ambitions.
Usage Notes
Refers to a firm goal or purpose one aims to achieve. Also used for a small token of gratitude or goodwill.
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