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堅志 (けんし, kenshi) Japanese meaning: iron purpose | Kotomora じ 字
Kanji 志 intention, plan, resolve Related 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.
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