A will or resolution; an ambition or aim — a firm intention or goal one aspires to achieve.
彼は医者になる志を持っている。
He has the ambition to become a doctor.
志を高く持って毎日勉強している。
I study every day with high aspirations.
留学は私の志の一つだ。
Studying abroad is one of my goals.
Kindness or goodwill; a considerate or generous intention shown by someone (often politely referred to as 'o-kokorozashi').
お世話になりました。お志だけで十分です。
Thank you for your help. Your kindness alone is enough.
彼女の志に感謝の気持ちを伝えた。
I expressed my gratitude for her kind gesture.
お志をいただき、恐縮です。
I am humbled to receive your kindness.
A gift or monetary offering given as a token of gratitude — often used for condolence or memorial contributions.
葬儀の際はお志を包むのが一般的だ。
It is customary to offer a condolence gift at funerals.
皆でお志を集めて花を供えた。
We collected offerings from everyone and presented flowers.
お志は受付でお預かりします。
We will collect your offering at the reception desk.