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志
志 (readings: し, こころざ; Japanese kanji) means “aspiration / will”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 意志 (willpower).
What does 志 mean?
| Kanji | 志 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | aspiration / will |
| Readings | し, こころざ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 志
志 is read し or こころざ depending on the word.
Example words with 志
| Example | 意志 (willpower) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14