This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: こころざし
Romaji: kokorozashi
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Definition

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will; intention; motive

Kanji

Readings: シ、 シリング、 こころざ.す、 こころざし
Meanings: intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling

Example Sentences

立志伝中(りっしでんちゅう)(ひと)
➥He is a self-made man.
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(かれ)意志(いし)(つよ)い。
➥He has a strong will.
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(かれ)らは同志(どうし)である。
➥They are in the same camp.
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(かれ)意志(いし)(よわ)い。
➥He doesn't have a mind of his own.
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(きみ)意志(いし)(つよ)い。
➥You are strong-minded.
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(かれ)意志(いし)(よわ)(ひと)だ。
➥He is a man of weak character.
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