English–Japanese
“ambition” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyashin
Example
彼女は大きな野心を抱いています。kano jo wa ō ki na ya shin o ida i te i ma su
She has great ambition.
How to say “ambition” in Japanese
“Ambition” in Japanese is 野心 (yashin).
Centers on a powerful desire that pushes a person beyond present limits toward major achievement.
Example sentences with 野心
その計画には会社を大きく変えたいという野心があります。so no kei kaku ni wa gai sha o ō ki ku ka e ta i to i u ya shin ga a ri ma su
The plan reflects an ambition to transform the company.
Tips for using 野心
- In English, ambitious can describe a project or plan as well as a person, so an ambitious project aims high or requires substantial effort.