1.
motivation; stimulation; sense of purpose
The feeling of having something worthwhile to work toward; a sense of purpose or drive.
退職してから張り合いがなくなった。
Since retiring, I've lost my sense of purpose.
ライバルがいると張り合いがある。
Having a rival gives me motivation.
毎日の仕事に張り合いを感じる。
I feel a sense of purpose in my daily work.
RELATED VERB:
張り合う - to compete, to rival
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 張り合いがある - to have motivation/purpose
- 張り合いがない - to lack motivation
- 張り合いを感じる - to feel a sense of purpose
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 励み - encouragement, incentive
- やりがい - sense of fulfillment
- 生きがい - reason for living
NUANCE:
張り合い often implies motivation from competition or having challenges. Common when discussing life after retirement or the importance of having goals.