- 1. [exp] for gifts, it's the thought that counts (proverb)
Kanji in this word
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志
intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shillingOn: シ (shi)Kun: シリング (shiringu)、 こころざ.す (kokoroza.su)、 こころざし (kokorozashi)
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松
pine treeOn: ショウ (shou)Kun: まつ (matsu)
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葉
leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, pieceOn: ヨウ (you)Kun: は (ha)
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包
wrap, pack up, cover, concealOn: ホウ (hou)Kun: つつ.む (tsutsu.mu)、 くる.む (kuru.mu)