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JLPT N1verbLevel estimated by Bebop

志こころざす

kokorozasu

to aspire to, to aim for

Example sentences

  1. このコーヒー店てんには芸術家げいじゅつかを志こころざすものが足あししげく通かよう。

    This coffee shop is frequented by aspiring artists.

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  2. 私わたしは法律家ほうりつかを志こころざしている。

    I intend to become a lawyer.

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  3. 彼女かのじょは女優じょゆうになることを志こころざした。

    She aimed to become an actress.

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Kanji in 志

  • 志intention; planOnシKunシリング・こころざす・こころざし

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