JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
志 — intention
- Reading
- シ・シリング・こころざ.す・こころざし
- Meaning
- intention; plan; resolve; aspire; motive; hopes; shilling
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
志 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シ・シリング・こころざ.す・こころざし and it means intention; plan; resolve; aspire; motive; hopes; shilling. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
志 appears in everyday japanese words such as 志 (will), 同志 (same mind) and 志す (to plan).
Japanese words containing 志
Frequently asked questions
What does 志 mean in Japanese?
志 means intention; plan; resolve; aspire; motive; hopes; shilling in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 志 read?
志 is read シ・シリング・こころざ.す・こころざし. Reading it inside real words — 志 and 同志 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 志 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 志 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 志 in a word?
A common word containing 志 is 志 (こころざし) — "will". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 志 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 志 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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