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ambition in Japanese

ambition in Japanese is 野心, 野望 — ambition means a strong desire to achieve success, power, or a particular goal.

ambition in Japanese

野心
noun
Pronounced: yashin
野望
noun
Pronounced: yabō

What does "ambition" mean?

  1. noun A strong desire to achieve success, power, or a particular goal.
    "Her ambition was to become a surgeon by the age of thirty."
  2. noun A specific goal or objective that someone wants to achieve.
    "Running a marathon had always been one of his ambitions."

ambition in a sentence

  • Her ambition was to become a surgeon by the age of thirty.
  • The company's ambition is to double revenue within five years.
  • Running a marathon had always been one of his ambitions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ambition" in Japanese?

"ambition" in Japanese is 野心, 野望. ambition means: A strong desire to achieve success, power, or a particular goal.

How do you pronounce 野心?

"ambition" in Japanese is 野心, pronounced "yashin".

How do you use "ambition" in a sentence?

Example: "Her ambition was to become a surgeon by the age of thirty." In Japanese, "ambition" is 野心, 野望.

Are there other ways to say "ambition" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "ambition": 野心, 野望.

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