志は松の葉に包め

こころざしはまつのはにつつめ

Also written こころざしは松の葉に包め

Meanings

1. Expression for gifts, it's the thought that counts

Kanji

• 志 aspire. Read as こころざし.
• 松 pine. Read as まつ.
• 葉 leaf
• 包 wrap. Read as つつむ.

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