godan verb (-su), intransitive verb, transitive verb
aspire to; aim for; resolve to
Expresses a strong personal intention or ambition, often toward a long-term goal or ideal. Used with nouns or verbs in the dictionary form.
彼は若い頃から医者を志していた。
He had aspired to be a doctor since he was young.
彼女は世界
She works with the aim of world peace.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
give a gift (as a token)
Archaic use; refers to presenting a gift to express gratitude or goodwill. Not used in modern Japanese.
古文では、感謝のしるしに品物を志すという表現が見られる。
In classical texts, one can find the expression 'to give a gift as a token of gratitude'.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
perform a memorial service
Archaic use; refers to holding a memorial or religious service for the deceased. Not used in modern Japanese.
昔の文献には、故人のために法要を志すという用例がある。
In old documents, there are examples of using '志す' to mean holding a memorial service for the deceased.