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Meaning of 志望動機(しぼうどうき) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

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

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JLPT 2

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

On:

Kun: シリング, こころざ.す, こころざし

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JLPT 3

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

On: ボウ, モウ

Kun: のぞ.む, もち

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JLPT 3

mechanism, opportunity, occasion, machine, airplane

On:

Kun: はた

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JLPT 4

move, motion, change, confusion, shift, shake

On: ドウ

Kun: うご.く, うご.かす

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