志
Mnemonic
A gentleman kneels and presses his heart against the cold stone of a temple altar, swearing an oath. Every heartbeat pulses with fierce intention — a vow carved so deep into his heart that nothing can erase it. A gentleman's intention is unbreakable.
Additional thoughts
Picture the gentleman (士) sitting on top of the heart (心), pressing his resolve downward into it like a brand. The structure of the kanji literally stacks gentleman over heart — willpower fused with emotion equals determined purpose.Quick recall
A gentleman brands his heart with unbreakable intention.Details
The keyword for 志 is intention. This kanji refers to one's will, aspiration, or determined purpose directed toward a goal. It conveys the idea of setting one's heart and mind on something, encompassing both the emotional desire and the mental resolve to pursue it. It is often used in contexts relating to ambition,志望 (aspiration), and the inner drive that guides a person's actions and life direction.
- On'yomi
- し
- Kun'yomi
- しりんぐ、こころざ.す、こころざし