Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 志望動機(しぼうどうき) in Japanese

志望動機
Kana Reading
しぼうどうき
Romaji
shibōdōki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    reason for (one's) application


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

7 strokes

intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: シリング, こころざ.す, こころざし

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JLPT 3

11 strokes

ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect

On'Yomi: ボウ, モウ

Kun'Yomi: のぞ.む, もち

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JLPT 3

16 strokes

mechanism, opportunity, occasion, machine, airplane

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: はた

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JLPT 4

11 strokes

move, motion, change, confusion, shift, shake

On'Yomi: ドウ

Kun'Yomi: うご.く, うご.かす

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