noun

  1. fixing one's aim in life, deciding one's life goal.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
立志 りっし

Contained Kanji Breakdown

stand up, rise, set up
た.つ リツ たつ (1st, N4)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
grass, straw, herbs
to divide
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
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)