Aspire in Japanese
"aspire" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
志
shi
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "aspire". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling
Reading: shi
7 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of samurai and heart. Heart of samurai.
What it carries
Aspiration, will, ambition. Represents ambition.
Related kanji for "aspire"
aspire to(also: yearn for, admire)
kei
Combines 'heart' (忄) with 'scenery' (景), representing being attracted to and longing for beautiful scenes.
aspire to(also: yearn after, long for, admire)
shou
Composed of heart and child. Heart yearning for child.
aspire to(also: ambition, full moon, hope)
bou · mysterious, nature
Composed of perish, moon, and king. King hoping for moon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for aspire?
The most common kanji for "aspire" is 志, read as shi. It means intention, plan, resolve. Related kanji: 憬 (aspire to), 憧 (aspire to), 望 (aspire to).
How many strokes does 志 have?
志 has 7 strokes.