synonym Comparative
志
VS
悲願
Differences Between "志" and "悲願"
Option A
志
Meaning
ambition, aspiration, resolution, intention
Reading
こころざし (kokorozashi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は医者になるという高い志を持っている。
He has a high ambition to become a doctor.
Option B
悲願
Meaning
earnest prayer, cherished desire, ardent wish, long-cherished ambition
Reading
ひがん (higan)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
長年の悲願であった世界選手権での優勝を果たした。
He achieved his long-cherished ambition of winning the world championship.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(ambition, aspiration, resolution, intention)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 志: A strong and earnest will or desire to achieve a particular goal or purpose, often involving dedication or contribution. More formal and deeper than simply 'purpose' (目的). 成し遂げようとする目標や目的、またはそれに向かう強い決意や気持ちを指します。
- 悲願: 長い間心に抱き続けている、強く切実な願いや目標。容易には達成できないが、どうしても成し遂げたいという気持ちが込められています。(A strong, earnest wish or goal cherished for a long time. It implies a desire to achieve something that is not easily attainable but is desperately wished for.)
- 志: A strong and earnest will or desire to achieve a particular goal or purpose, often involving dedication or contribution. More formal and deeper than simply 'purpose' (目的). 成し遂げようとする目標や目的、またはそれに向かう強い決意や気持ちを指します。
- 悲願: 長い間心に抱き続けている、強く切実な願いや目標。容易には達成できないが、どうしても成し遂げたいという気持ちが込められています。(A strong, earnest wish or goal cherished for a long time. It implies a desire to achieve something that is not easily attainable but is desperately wished for.)
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