志望理由書 しぼうりゆうしょ Meanings Noun statement of purpose (i.e.: essay/letter in university application form) Kanji 志 aspire. Read as シ. 望 hope. Read as ボウ. 理 reason 由 reason. Read as ユウ. 書 write. Read as ショ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists