JLPT N1 · 7 strokes
Kanji 志: "intention, plan, resolve"
The kanji 志 means "intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes". It is written with 7 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N1, read シ in on'yomi and シリング, こころざ.す, こころざし in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
シ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
シリングこころざ.すこころざし
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 7 |
| JLPT level | N1 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 5 |
| Frequency rank | 823 of 2,501 |
Common words with 志
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 意志will; volition; intention; intent
- 志will; resolution; intention; ambition · kindness; goodwill; kind offer
- 同志like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment · comrade; fellow; kindred soul
- 志望wish; desire; ambition; choice
- 志願aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
- 闘志fighting spirit; (will to) fight
- 志すto aspire to; to aim for; to intend; to resolve · to give a gift (as a token of gratitude, goodwill, etc.)
- 有志interested person; volunteer; supporter
- 意志の強いstrong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
- 遺志wishes of a deceased person; dying wish
- 志願者applicant; candidate
- 志向intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
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