志す

こころざす

to aspire to

N1 #14,177

Meanings

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

Its kanji

In sentences

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. #152832

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. #88715