Lingaku志【こころざし】
Frequency rank: 14,607. – 14,650.
- will; resolution; intention; ambition; aim; goal
- kindness; goodwill; kind offer
- gift (as a token of gratitude)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 志【こころざし】Frequency rank: 14,607. – 14,650.
- こころざしFrequency rank: 47,983. – 49,016.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- will; resolution; intention; ambition; aim; goal
- kindness; goodwill; kind offer
- gift (as a token of gratitude)
This meaning refers to a person's determination or purpose in life, reflecting their goals and aspirations. It often suggests a strong desire to achieve something significant.
This meaning highlights a sense of generosity or benevolence towards others. It reflects a person's willingness to help or provide for someone in need.
He extended a hand to someone in need with goodwill.
This usage pertains to a present given to express appreciation or show gratitude towards someone for their actions or support.
Generated collocations (experimental)
こころざし志をもつ持つto have a will/ambitionこころざし志をたてる立てるto set a goal/resolveよい良いこころざし志goodwillこころざし志をつらぬく貫くto persevere one's intentionこころざし志をとげる遂げるto accomplish one's aimこころざし志おなじく同じくするto share the same ambitionこころざし志をしめす示すto show one's resolutionたかい高いこころざし志high ambitionこころざし志をそだてる育てるto nurture one's intentionこころざし志をもって持ってすすむ進むto proceed with a determined willこころざし志をいだく抱くto harbor a resolution or ambition
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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However, although our companions were willing, they knew nothing about management or getting money.
Suffering many hardships and overcoming many trials to come to a certain point will test one's strength of will.