Japanese meaning of 初志貫徹
Reading:
しょしかんてつ (sho shi kan tetsu)
English Translation:
Carry through one’s original intention
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Carrying out one’s original intention to the very end without wavering.
Cultural Context:
Common in speeches or self-motivation contexts to stress persistence toward a goal.
最初に決めた志を最後まで貫くこと。
目標達成への粘り強さを強調する場面で使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase often combined with “を貫く.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as only relating to career goals, but it applies to any determination.
Example
Basic Example
困難にも負けず、初志貫徹を貫いた。
He carried through his original intention despite the difficulties.
Applied Example
初志貫徹して、自分の信じた道を進み続けた。
He carried out his original intention, walking the path he believed in.