1.
enthusiasm, zeal, eagerness
Strong enthusiasm and dedication shown in pursuit of a goal or activity.
熱意を示す。
To show enthusiasm.
彼女の熱意に心を動かされた。
I was moved by her enthusiasm.
彼の仕事への熱意は素晴らしい。
His enthusiasm for work is wonderful.
熱意を持って取り組むことが大切だ。
It's important to work on things with enthusiasm.
面接では熱意を伝えることが大切で、自分がその仕事にどれだけ興味があるかを話した。
Conveying enthusiasm is important in job interviews, so I talked about how interested I am in the job.
熱意 refers to a strong, sustained enthusiasm directed toward a specific goal or activity. It implies earnestness and dedication rather than just momentary excitement.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 熱意を持つ: to have enthusiasm
- 熱意を示す: to show enthusiasm
- 熱意がある: to be enthusiastic
- 熱意に欠ける: to lack enthusiasm
- 熱意を伝える: to convey enthusiasm
USAGE:
Often appears in professional and academic contexts — job interviews, work attitudes, and study habits. The particle へ or に marks the target: 仕事への熱意 (enthusiasm for work).
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 情熱: passion (more intense, emotional, sometimes romantic)
- 意欲: motivation, eagerness (willingness to act)
- やる気: motivation (casual, everyday register)