Japanese word

志す

Pronunciation

Romajikokorozasu

Meaning

  • verbaim for

Example

医者を志します。i sha o kokoroza shi ma su

I aim to become a doctor.

Illustration for 志す (aim for)

More examples

彼女は音楽の道を志して、海外で勉強しています。kano jo wa on gaku no michi o kokoroza shi te kai gai de ben kyō shi te i ma su

She aspires to pursue music and is studying abroad.

Core concept

It describes choosing a meaningful goal and directing one's efforts toward achieving it.

Common phrases

  • 医者を志すi sha o kokoroza su

    aspire to become a doctor

  • 音楽を志すon gaku o kokoroza su

    pursue music

  • 学問を志すgaku mon o kokoroza su

    pursue academic study

Similar words

目指すmezasu: To choose a goal and direct one's efforts toward achieving it.
志望するshibōsuru: To have a strong desire to enter a particular career, school, or field.

Definition in Japanese

将来なりたいものや実現したいことを目標として、そこに向かおうとする。shō rai na ri ta i mo no ya jitsu gen shi ta i ko to o moku hyō to shi te so ko ni mu ka ō to su ru

Word origin

志す (kokorozasu, "to aspire") is a native Japanese verb formed from 志 (kokorozashi, "aspiration") and す (su, "to do").

Usage tips

  • 志す (kokorozasu) often appears in formal writing about a career or ideal, giving the goal a deliberate and serious tone.

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