有志
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
volunteer; interested person; supporter
Refers to someone who participates in an activity or group out of their own will, not by obligation. Often used in organizational contexts to denote voluntary members or participants.
Interested students gathered and carried out a cleanup activity.
This project is sustained by the cooperation of volunteers.
Usage patterns
- 有志を募るto recruit volunteers
We are recruiting volunteers to serve as organizers for the school festival.
- 有志が集まるvolunteers gather
Many volunteers gathered for the neighborhood cleanup activity.
- 有志による〈事〉(something) organized by volunteers
A fundraising campaign organized by volunteers has begun.
Expressions
- 有志一同all those interested; everyone concerned; from all of us