意気込み|いきごみikigomi[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounardor; enthusiasm
   おやおや。いかな体育たいいくの授業じゅぎょうといえど・・・真剣しんけん勝負しょうぶの意気込いきごみで臨のぞまなければ、いざ実戦じっせんと言いう時ときに役やくに立たちませんよ。↗

   Well, even if it is just P.E. class, if you don't take it seriously, it won't do you any good in a real match.

• Synonym熱意ねついNeutralEarnest enthusiasm of wholehearted devotion, as in 「熱意を込める」; 「意気込み」 stresses the drive to take something on.
• Synonym情熱じょうねつNeutralBurning passion, as in 「情熱を注ぐ」; 「意気込み」 is more the drive for a concrete task.
• Synonym気勢きせいWrittenWritten/formal: surging momentum or morale, as in 「気勢を上げる」; fits individuals and groups alike, while 「意気込み」 is one's resolve to get things done.
• Synonym熱情ねつじょうWrittenWritten/formal: blazing, fervent passion; 「意気込み」 is the drive to get a particular thing done.
• Synonym意気いきNeutralFighting spirit or morale, as in 「意気投合」; 「意気込み」 is more concrete drive to act.
• Synonym気迫きはくWrittenWritten/formal: unflinching force of spirit, said of matches or performances; 「意気込み」 is one's determination.
• Synonym意欲いよくNeutralThe willingness or motivation to do something; 「意気込み」 carries a stronger sense of being fired up.
• Synonym気込みきごみNeutralA strong feeling of wanting to do something — close in meaning but rare; in everyday use 「意気込み」 is the normal word.
• Synonym気組みきぐみNeutralThe mental readiness you get into before a task; 「意気込み」 is more about positive drive.
• Related熱心ねっしんNeutralDescribes earnest, devoted engagement and doubles as a na-adjective; 「意気込み」 is the drive to take something on in a big way.
• Related熱気ねっきNeutralThe heated, excited air of a scene or venue — it points to the surroundings; 「意気込み」 is a person's or team's positive feeling to do something well.
• Related熱血ねっけつNeutralHot-blooded zeal, as in 「熱血漢」; 「意気込み」 is determination toward a particular thing.
• Related熱ねつNeutralEnthusiasm or absorption in something, as in 「熱が入る」; 「意気込み」 is resolve and drive.
• Related興奮こうふんNeutralHeightened, agitated emotion; 「意気込み」 is positive, forward-looking drive.
• Related野心やしんNeutralAmbition or aspiration; 「意気込み」 is the drive to do a particular thing well.
• Related熱狂ねっきょうNeutralFrenzy or wild enthusiasm; 「意気込み」 is drive for a task and need not be frenzied.
• Related熱烈ねつれつWrittenWritten/formal: intense feelings or attitudes openly displayed, as in 「熱烈な歓迎」; 「意気込み」 is the drive to get something done, for individuals or groups.
• Related野望やぼうNeutralAn overreaching ambition beyond one's capacity; 「意気込み」 is simply drive for a task.
• Related活力かつりょくNeutralVitality or life force; 「意気込み」 is drive and determination.
• Related血気けっきWrittenWritten/formal: youthful high spirits, as in 「血気盛ん」; 「意気込み」 is drive to act.
• Antonym落ち込みおちこみNeutralLow spirits or dejection — the opposite of the fired-up 「意気込み」.

For the drive to take on a big push, use 「意気込み」, as in 「意気込みを語る」. For earnest enthusiasm pick 「熱意」, for motivation or willingness 「意欲」, for unflinching force 「気迫」; the opposite is 「落ち込み」. The other near-synonyms shade enthusiasm and drive differently — see each note.

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1. 何なんかをしようと思おもう積極的せっきょくてきな気持きもち。