初しょ志し

noun

original intention; initial purpose; original aim

Refers to the goal or resolve one had at the start of an endeavor. Often used in contexts of sticking to or returning to one's original plan.

• 彼かれは初しょ志しを貫つらぬいて、医い者しゃになった。

  He stuck to his original intention and became a doctor.

• 困こん難なんに直ちょく面めんしても、初しょ志しを忘わすれずに努ど力りょくを続つづけた。

  Even when facing difficulties, I kept my original aim in mind and continued to work hard.