志

志 — intention, plan, resolve

Learn the correct stroke order for 志 (intention), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 57 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 7

On'yomi (音読み)シshi

Kun'yomi (訓読み)シリングshiringu、こころざ.すkokorozasu、こころざしkokorozashi

Strokes7

Radical心

Frequency#823

Meaningsintention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

意志いしwill; volition; intentionnoun

遺志いしwishes of a deceased person; dying wishnoun

志すこころざすto aspire to; to aim for; to intendverb

志願しがんaspiration; volunteering; desirenoun

志向しこうintention; aim; preference (for)noun

志望しぼうwish; desire; ambitionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 志 (intention) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 志 is #823, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

意志いし — will; volition; intention

遺志いし — wishes of a deceased person; dying wish

志すこころざす — to aspire to; to aim for; to intend

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (心)

心heart 必invariably 忙busy 応apply 快cheerful 忘forget 忍endure 忌mourning

Same reading

氏family name 施give 視inspection 姿figure 士gentleman 司director 至climax 是just so

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 志 have?

The kanji 志 (intention) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 志?

志 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 志 mean?

志 means: intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling. On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: シリング, こころざ.す, こころざし.

What JLPT level is 志?

志 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.