Word details

志半ば

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 志半ば.

Dictionary

Entry

志半ばこころざしなかばNoun
1

Usu. as 〜で or 〜にして

leaving one's objective incomplete; leaving one's ambition unfulfilled; being unable to achieve one's goal

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling

7 strokesFrequency 823JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

シリングこころざ.すこころざし

Nanori

じんべしゆき

half, middle, odd number, semi-, part-

5 strokesFrequency 224JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ハン

Kun

なか.ば

Nanori

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