Memory phrase for the Kanji: 志

志

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Meaning ambition, will, intent

Pronunciation

SHI
kokorozashi

Explanation

Top: samurai 士, bottom: heart 心

Mnemonic
 
The samurai's heart is full of ambition.

Radicals

士 SamuraiNot mistake with earth, ground: 土
心 heartImage of a heart with coronary arteries.
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 Vocabulary

志 こころざし  will, intention, motive
志す こころざす  to plan, to intend, to aspire to
志望 しぼう  wish, desire, ambition
志望者 しぼうしゃ  candidate, applicant
同志 どうし  same mind, comrade, kindred soul
志向 しこう  intention, aim
意志 いし  will, volition

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