N2
志 meaning and readings
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Kanji
志
N2
- Meaning
- purpose, goal
- Onyomi
- シ
- Kunyomi
- こころざ(す)、こころざし
- Formula
- 志 = 士 + 心。
Story
志 is analyzed as a combination of 士 (scholar), 心 (heart) and denotes purpose, goal.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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