志: the kanji for will; aim; ambition
志 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means will; aim; ambition. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
志 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
志 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シ (shi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 志望しぼう · shibō | wish; aspiration |
| 意志いし · ishi | will |
こころざす (kokorozasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 志すこころざす · kokorozasu | to aim at; to aspire to |
こころざし (kokorozashi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 志こころざし · kokorozashi | ambition; goodwill |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 第一志望の大学に合格した。Daiichi shibō no daigaku ni gōkaku shita.I got into my first-choice university.
- 彼は医者を志している。Kare wa isha o kokorozashite iru.He aspires to become a doctor.
- 彼女は意志が強い。Kanojo wa ishi ga tsuyoi.She has a strong will.
- 高い志を持って働いている。Takai kokorozashi o motte hataraite iru.I work with high aspirations.
- 亡き父の志を継ぐ。Naki chichi no kokorozashi o tsugu.I will carry on my late father's wishes.
Questions about 志
How many strokes does 志 have?
志 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 志?
The on readings are shi (シ). The kun readings are kokorozasu (こころざす), kokorozashi (こころざし).
What JLPT level is 志?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 志
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.