気概(きがい)

きがい
noun
spirit; mettle; guts; determination
1. spirit; mettle; guts; determination
A strong, resolute spirit that refuses to be defeated; the courage to take on challenges without backing down.
彼(かれ)には気概(きがい)がある。
He has guts.
困難(こんなん)に負(ま)けない気概(きがい)を持(も)て。
Have the spirit to not be defeated by difficulties.
世界(せかい)に挑戦(ちょうせん)する気概(きがい)を持(も)った若者(わかもの)を育(そだ)てたい。
I want to nurture young people with the mettle to take on the world.

気概(きがい) describes a strong, unyielding spirit.

WORD FORMATION:

  • 気(き) (spirit, energy) + 概(がい) (general, spirit)

NUANCE:

気概(きがい) suggests:

  • Inner strength and resolve
  • Willingness to face challenges
  • Refusal to be intimidated
  • A positive, courageous attitude

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 気概(きがい)がある: to have guts/mettle
  • 気概(きがい)を持(も)つ: to have determination
  • 気概(きがい)を示(しめ)す: to show one's mettle
  • 気概(きがい)に欠(か)ける: to lack spirit

RELATED WORDS:

  • 意気込(いきご)み: eagerness, enthusiasm
  • 根性(こんじょう): guts, willpower
  • 覇気(はき): ambition, drive
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