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VocabJLPT N2

ambition

Noun

Definitions

1. ambition
2. aspiration

A noun referring to a grand or ambitious desire for power, success, or achievement, often with a slightly negative connotation of overreaching ambition. It can be translated as "ambition" or "wild ambition."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

When my friend laughed at my plans, I shot back, "Don't laugh at my ambitions!"

Sentence 2

Is that plan really going to amount to more than just ambition?

Sentence 3

He said flatly, "Even if I'm low-key about it, I'm not giving up my ambitions."

Sentence 4

According to reports, the candidate makes no effort to hide their strong ambitions.

Sentence 5

Why do you feel the need to set such ambitions now?