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堅志 (けんし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

堅けん志し

Meanings

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noun

iron purpose; firm resolve

A rare, literary noun meaning unwavering determination. Not used in everyday conversation; more likely encountered in formal writing, speeches, or as a personal name.

彼かれは堅けん志しをもって難なん局きょくに立たち向むかった。
He faced the difficult situation with iron resolve.

Kanji

堅strict, hard, solid
志intention, plan, resolve

Similar words

決けつ意い
決意 is a common word for 'determination' or 'resolution', used in everyday contexts. 堅志 is much rarer and more literary, emphasizing an unyielding, almost iron-like firmness.
意い志し
意志 is the general term for 'will' or 'volition'. 堅志 specifically stresses the strength and firmness of that will.

Etymology

Compound of 堅 (firm, hard) and 志 (will, purpose). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a Sino-Japanese word (kango) likely coined in literary or formal contexts.