モチベーション
もちべーしょん
noun
motivation
business
1.
motivation, drive
The internal drive or enthusiasm to do something; the reason or incentive for action.
Loanword
From English 'motivation.'
Japanese equivalents
Forms
Often shortened to モチベ in casual speech.
Common patterns
- モチベーションが上がる/下がる (motivation rises/falls)
- モチベーションを維持する (maintain motivation)
- モチベーションを高める (boost motivation)
- 高い/低いモチベーション (high/low motivation)
Register
Neutral. Very common in business and everyday contexts.
Related Words
Related:
やる気
Related:
動機
Compare:
士気 (morale, fighting spirit)
Compare:
原動力 (driving force)