志 (shiringu) Kanji Meaning: "Intention" | Learn Kanji with Pictures

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Drawing: A samurai's heart: intention.

志 means intention

plan, resolve, aspire, motive

A samurai's heart: intention.

On'yomi

  • シshi

Kun'yomi

  • シリングshiringu
  • こころざ(す)kokorozasu
  • こころざしkokorozashi

How it's built

  • 士earth
  • 心heart

Common words

  • 志こころざしwill; resolution
  • 意志いしwill; volition
  • 同志どうしlike-mindedness; (being of the) same mind
  • 志すこころざすto aspire to; to aim for

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