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.
モチベーションが下(さ)がってきた。
My motivation has been dropping.
It's hard to maintain motivation.
I'm tackling work with high motivation.
I'm looking for ways to boost my motivation.

Etymology

From English 'motivation.'

Similar words

Forms

Often shortened to モチベ in casual speech.

Common patterns

Register

Neutral. Very common in business and everyday contexts.