志(こころざ)す

こころざす
verb (godan)
to aspire to, to aim for
1. to aspire to, to aim for, to set one's heart on
To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something or enter a particular field. Implies a serious, heartfelt commitment to a goal.
医者(いしゃ)を志(こころざ)す。
To aspire to become a doctor.
若(わか)い頃(ころ)から音楽(おんがく)の道(みち)を志(こころざ)していた。
Since I was young, I aspired to pursue a career in music.
教師(きょうし)を志(こころざ)す学生(がくせい)が減(へ)っているという報道(ほうどう)がある。
There are reports that the number of students aspiring to become teachers is declining.

GRAMMAR:
Godan verb ending in す (志(こころざ)す → 志(こころざ)して → 志(こころざ)した). Takes を to mark the goal or profession: Xを志(こころざ)す.

The related noun 志(こころざし) (ambition, aspiration, will) is also commonly used.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 医者(いしゃ)を志(こころざ)す: to aspire to become a doctor
  • 道(みち)を志(こころざ)す: to aspire to a path/career
  • 政治家(せいじか)を志(こころざ)す: to aspire to become a politician
  • 高(たか)い理想(りそう)を志(こころざ)す: to aspire to high ideals
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