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[()·がん()]
shigan
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 志願

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. aspiration; volunteering; desire; application

Definition and Synonyms for 志願

Aspiration the act of inhaling
Synonyms: 向上心, 吸入, 大志, 大望, 希望, 志願, 憧れ, 憧れる, 憧憬, 抱負, 覇気, 野心, 野望, 願望
Desire expect and wish
Synonyms: 希望, 希求, 志望, 志願, 念じる, 念願, 所望, 望む, 期待, 欲する, 欲求, 願う, 願望
Want a specific feeling of desire
Synonyms: , 希望, 庶幾, 志望, 志願, 念願, 思い, 思う, 所願, , 望み, 望む, , 欲望, 欲求, 要望, , 願い, 願う, 願望
Desire something that is desired
Synonyms: デザイア, 志望, 志願, , 思い, 思う, 意欲, 愛欲, 憧れ, 憧れる, 所望, 望み, 望む, , 欲望, 欲求, 色気, 願い, 願う, 願望
Aspiration the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
Synonyms: 向上心, 吸入, 大志, 大望, 希望, 志願, 憧れ, 憧れる, 憧憬, 抱負, 覇気, 野心, 野望, 願望

Meanings for each kanji in 志願

» intention; plan; resolve; aspire; motive; hopes; shilling
» petition; request; vow; wish; hope

Categories 志願 is a member of

Breath the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
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Wish hope for
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Desire the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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Arousal a state of heightened physiological activity
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Sample Sentences for 志願

My first task was to screen out unqualified applicants.
The auditorium is filled to capacity with anxious applicants.
Volunteers collected donations for the benefit of the handicapped.
He applied for the job and got it.
He applied for the position.

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