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志“intention” Kanjikokorozashi / shi

How to write 志

Meaning and readings

Meaning

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

Onyomi (音読み)

  • し shi

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • こころざし kokorozashi

Japanese reading

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