意欲(いよく)

いよく
noun
motivation; will; enthusiasm
1. motivation; will; desire; enthusiasm
A strong desire or determination to do something.
学(まな)ぶ意欲(いよく)がある。
To have the motivation to learn.
意欲(いよく)が湧(わ)いてきた。
I'm feeling motivated now.
意欲(いよく)的(てき)に取(と)り組(く)む。
To tackle something with enthusiasm.

意欲(いよく) is composed of 意(い) (will) + 欲(よく) (desire).

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 意欲(いよく)がある: to have motivation
  • 意欲(いよく)が高(たか)い: highly motivated
  • 意欲(いよく)を持(も)つ: to have enthusiasm
  • 意欲(いよく)的(てき): enthusiastic, motivated

RELATED WORDS:

  • やる気(き): motivation (casual)
  • 熱意(ねつい): passion, enthusiasm
  • 動機(どうき): motive
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Added 2026.1.16 14:20 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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