志し向こうしこうCommon wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000ConjugationMeanings1noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verbintention; aim; orientationRefers to a deliberate direction of one's will or effort toward a goal, often used in abstract contexts like career, policy, or personal philosophy. Compare 指向, which emphasizes a directional focus or pointing toward something.See also: 指向彼かれは医い学がくの道みちを志し向こうしている。He is aiming for a career in medicine.