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志

intention
Stroke count: 7

Readings

On readingシ
Kun readingシリング、こころざ.す、こころざし
JōyōGrade 5
  1. will
  2. resolution
  3. ambition
  4. aim

Popular Usage

意志

Radicals and components

Radical心heartComponents

Mnemonic (RtK)

ⓘ

samurai · heart (心)

From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 645

Compound words

意志いし
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
遺志いし
wishes of a deceased person; dying wish
志すこころざす
to aspire to; to aim for; to intend; to resolve; to give a gift (as a token of gratitude, goodwill, etc.)
志願しがん
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
志向しこう
intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
志望しぼう
wish; desire; ambition; choice
同志どうし
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow
有志ゆうし
interested person; volunteer; supporter
闘志とうし
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
篤志家とくしか
charitable person; philanthropist; volunteer; supporter

Stroke Order

7 strokes

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