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VocabJLPT N1

ambition

Noun

Definitions

1. ambition
2. aspiration

This noun expresses a grand ambition or lofty aspiration, often referring to a big dream one holds for the future. It has a somewhat literary or inspirational tone and is used to describe noble or sweeping goals.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said flatly, "I don't work with people who laugh at ambition."

Sentence 2

In the new business pitch, I said, "This takes real ambition."

Sentence 3

Don't throw away your ambitions over one lousy failure!

Sentence 4

Tell me about your ambitions — how far do you want to go?

Sentence 5

At dinner, my dad said, "I had big ambitions when I was young."