What does 志 mean?
志 is a Japanese noun meaning “will”, “intention” or “motive” in English. It can also be translated as “kindness” or “gift (as a token of gratitude)” depending on context. It is written as 志 in kanji, こころざし in hiragana, and kokorozashi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentence
何事をするにも志が大切。
The will is as good as the deed.