Yojijukugo
Japanese meaning of 初志貫徹
Reading:
Voice sample:
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.
日本語で読む
最初に決めた志を最後まで貫くこと。
Cultural Context:
Common in speeches or self-motivation contexts to stress persistence toward a goal.
日本語で読む
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.”
日本語で読む
• 「〜を貫く」と組み合わせて使うことが多い。
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as only relating to career goals, but it applies to any determination.
日本語で読む
職業上の目標だけに限ると誤解されやすい。
Example
Example 1Basic 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.
Example 2Applied 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.
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