1.
enthusiasm; eagerness; determination; resolve
A strong feeling of enthusiasm and readiness to take action; the eager spirit with which one approaches a task.
意気込みを語る。
To express one's enthusiasm.
新入社員たちの意気込みが伝わってきた。
The eagerness of the new employees came through.
意気込みは十分だが、経験が足りない。
The enthusiasm is there, but the experience is lacking.
意気込み describes enthusiastic readiness to act.
WORD FORMATION:
Nominalization of 意気込む (to be eager, to be enthusiastic).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 意気込みを語る: to express one's enthusiasm
- 意気込みを見せる: to show one's eagerness
- 意気込みが伝わる: eagerness comes through
- 意気込みは十分: plenty of enthusiasm
USAGE NOTE:
Often used in contexts like interviews, speeches, or when someone is starting something new and wants to express their determination.
RELATED WORDS:
- 気概: mettle, guts (more about inner strength)
- やる{気}: motivation
- 熱意: passion, zeal