Word Meaning 志す

こころざす kokorozasu

志す is read as こころざす (kokorozasu) and means to plan.

Meaning

English

to plan
to intend
to aspire to
to set aims (sights on)

Reading

Kana

こころざす

Romaji

kokorozasu

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 9 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Grade 5 Kanken 6級 Rank 7139 Priority B

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

志

こころざし

gift (as a token of gratitude)

志向

しこう

intention

志望

しぼう

wish

志願

しがん

aspiration

志士

しし

imperial loyalist samurai of the Bakumatsu-era

志公会

しこうかい

Shikōkai (faction of the Liberal Democratic Party)

志向性

しこうせい

intentionality

志望理由書

しぼうりゆうしょ

statement of purpose

志望動機

しぼうどうき

reason for (one's) application (esp. to a company)

志業

しぎょう

ambition (in studies or work)

志学

しがく

age 15

志を同じくする

こころざしをおなじくする

to be like-minded

Example Sentences

起業を志す者には予期せぬ困難をはねのける力が求められる。

Those who aspire to start their own businesses must be able to overcome unforeseen adversity.