1.
motivation, willingness, drive
The feeling of wanting to do something; motivation or eagerness to act.
やる気が出ない。
I can't get motivated.
彼はやる気に満ちている。
He is full of motivation.
やる気があれば何でもできる。
You can do anything if you have the motivation.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- やる気が出る (to get motivated)
- やる気が出ない (to not feel motivated)
- やる気を出す (to summon motivation)
- やる気に満ちている (to be full of motivation)
- やる気がある (to be motivated)
- やる気がない (to lack motivation)
USAGE NOTES:
- This is a casual/conversational term commonly used in everyday speech.
- More formal alternatives include 意欲 and モチベーション.