志す
志す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 志す | 志さない |
| Polite | 志します | 志しません |
| Past polite | 志しました | 志しませんでした |
| Past | 志した | 志さなかった |
| Te-form | 志して | 志さないで |
| Desire | 志したい | 志したくない |
| Potential | 志せる | 志せない |
| Passive | 志される | 志されない |
| Causative | 志させる | 志させない |
| Causative passive | 志させられる | 志させられない |
| Volitional | 志そう | |
| Polite volitional | 志しましょう | |
| Imperative | 志せ | 志すな |
| Conditional | 志せば | 志さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 志したら | 志さなかったら |
Meanings
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.
He had aspired to be a doctor since he was young.
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.
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.
In old documents, there are examples of using '志す' to mean holding a memorial service for the deceased.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を志すto aspire to / set one's heart on (a field, path, or goal)
He had aspired to study medicine since he was young.
- 〈職業〉になることを志すto aspire to become (a certain profession)
She moved to Tokyo aspiring to become a novelist.