志向（しこう）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: aspiration / orientation
Example sentences
- 彼は本物志向だ。 — He has a preference for the genuine article.
- 健康志向の食事を選ぶ。 — Choose a health-conscious diet.
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