張(は)り合(あ)い

はりあい
noun
motivation; stimulation; something to strive for
1. motivation; stimulation; sense of purpose
The feeling of having something worthwhile to work toward; a sense of purpose or drive.
退職(たいしょく)してから張(は)り合(あ)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(は)り合(あ)いがある。
Having a rival gives me motivation.
毎日(まいにち)の仕事(しごと)に張(は)り合(あ)いを感(かん)じる。
I feel a sense of purpose in my daily work.

Related words

張(は)り合(あ)う - to compete, to rival

Common expressions

Similar words

  • 励(はげ)み - encouragement, incentive
  • やりがい - sense of fulfillment
  • 生(い)きがい - reason for living

Usage

張(は)り合(あ)い often implies motivation from competition or having challenges. Common when discussing life after retirement or the importance of having goals.

Related Words

Related: 励(はげ)み (encouragement)
Related: 生(い)きがい (reason for living)
Related: 張(は)り合(あ)う (to compete, to rival)
Compare: やり甲斐(がい) (sense of fulfillment)
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Added 2026.1.19 12:28 · Revised 2026.10.3 22:33
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