Kokorozasu

JLPT N1

志す (Kokorozasu) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to aspire to, to aim for, to intend, to resolve”.

Meanings

  1. godan verb, intransitive verb, transitive verbto aspire to; to aim for; to intend; to resolve
  2. godan verb, transitive verbto give a gift (as a token of gratitude, goodwill, etc.)
  3. godan verb, transitive verbto perform a memorial service

Examples

  • I intend to become a lawyer.

  • She aimed to become an actress.

  • He accomplishes whatever he sets out to do.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 志す

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