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志す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 志す

ころざ
Intransitive
Godan verb
Freq #16403
1

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

Examples
このコーヒー店には芸術家を志すものが足しげく通う。
This coffee shop is frequented by aspiring artists.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 823
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

intention
plan
resolve
aspire
motive
hopes
shilling

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
シリング
こころざ.す
こころざし
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
じん
べし
ゆき
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