Memory phrase for the Kanji: 志


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Meaning

ambition, will, intent

Pronunciation

SHI
kokorozashi

Explanation

Top: samurai , bottom: heart

Mnemonic

The samurai's heart is full of ambition.

Radicals

SamuraiNot mistake with earth, ground:
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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