Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to plan, to intend, to aspire to, to set aims (sights on).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
志す こころざす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

intention, plan, resolve
シ こころざし こころざ.す (5th, N1)
gentleman, scholar, samurai
シ さむらい お (4th, N1)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)