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初志 (しょし) — one's original intention | Kumi Dictionary

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初志

初志

初しょ志し

one's original intention

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しょし

Noun

1.

one's original intention, one's original purpose, one's original aim

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Kanji that make up this word

はじ.め・はじ.めて・はつ・はつ-・うい-・-そ.める…(4)

first time・beginning

シリング・こころざ.す・こころざし…(5)

intention・plan・resolve・aspire・motive…(2)

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