1.
ambitious, eager, motivated
Showing strong motivation and enthusiasm; actively seeking to achieve or improve.
彼は意欲的に仕事に取り組んでいる。
He is tackling work with great motivation.
意欲的な学生を求めています。
We are looking for motivated students.
新しいプロジェクトに意欲的に参加した。
I eagerly participated in the new project.
意欲的な姿勢が評価された。
The motivated attitude was highly evaluated.
USAGE: 意欲的 is commonly used in work and academic contexts to describe someone who actively engages with tasks. Can be used as な-adjective or adverbially with に.
NOUN: 意欲 (motivation, enthusiasm, will)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 意欲的に取り組む (tackle enthusiastically)
- 意欲的な姿勢 (motivated attitude)
- 意欲的な作品 (ambitious work)
- 意欲的に挑戦する (eagerly take on challenges)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 積極的: Proactive, assertive (emphasis on taking initiative)
- 意欲的: Ambitious, motivated (emphasis on strong desire)
- やる気がある: To be motivated (casual expression)