志

shi

aspiration, ambition, will

彼は将来の夢を追い求める志を持っている

He has the ambition to pursue his future dreams

formalinformal

A strong desire or determination to achieve something; ambition or aspiration

彼女は医者になるという志を持っている

She has the aspiration to become a doctor

彼の志は社会を変えることだ

His ambition is to change society

Often used in formal contexts to describe noble or serious aspirations

formal

A person's will or intention, especially in a formal or serious context

その決定は彼の志に反する

The decision goes against his will

Less common usage, often seen in formal or historical contexts

Collocations

志を持つto have ambition志を果たすto fulfill one's ambition志を高く持つto have high aspirations

to renew one's resolve

to share the same ambition

While often positive, '志' can carry negative connotations when referring to dangerous or selfish ambitions

In formal contexts, '志' often refers to noble or serious aspirations rather than casual desires

From Middle Chinese '志' (MC tsyhi), meaning 'will, intention, or aspiration'

Can be used both positively (noble aspirations) and negatively (dangerous ambitions) depending on context

志

will, intention, aspiration

root

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