志 kanji: meaning “intention”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N17 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- intention
- On'yomi
- シ
- Kun'yomi
- シリング、こころざ・す、こころざし
Picture story to remember 志
A gentleman (士) sets his heart (心) on a goal, and that is his intention.
How to write 志: stroke order
志 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 志
- 意志いしwill
- 志すこころざすto aspire to
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