志 Kanji – intention
The Japanese kanji 志 can mean intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling.
Meaning and Readings
How is 志 read?
志 has the onyomi reading シ and the kunyomi readings シリング, こころざす, こころざし.
In romaji, these readings can be written as shi, shiringu, kokorozasu, kokorozashi.
Common Japanese Words Using 志
These common Japanese words contain 志. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 意志（いし） — will, volition, intention, intent, determination
- 遺志（いし） — wishes of a deceased person, dying wish
- 志（こころざし） — will, resolution, intention, ambition, aim, goal
- 志す（こころざす） — to plan, to intend, to aspire to, to set aims (sights on)
- 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
- 篤志家（とくしか） — charitable person, philanthropist, volunteer, supporter
- 有志（ゆうし） — interested person, volunteer, supporter