志望
しぼう · shibou (also spelled shibo)
Wish, desire, ambition, choice
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How it’s used
Formal term used for stating one's academic or career preference, as in applications or exams.
Not to be confused with 希望 (kibou), which is a general hope or wish; 志望 specifically refers to aspirations for a school, job, or position.
Example sentences
彼は医学部志望だ。
He wishes to enter medical school.
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志望校を変えるつもりです。
I intend to change my preferred school.
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What does 志望 mean?
Wish, desire, ambition, choice.
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しぼう (shibou). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.
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