意気込(いきご)み

意気込(いきご)み describes enthusiastic readiness to act.

Forms

Nominalization of 意気込(いきご)む (to be eager, to be enthusiastic).

Common collocations

• 意気込(いきご)みを語(かた)る: to express one's enthusiasm
• 意気込(いきご)みを見(み)せる: to show one's eagerness
• 意気込(いきご)みが伝(つた)わる: eagerness comes through
• 意気込(いきご)みは十分(じゅうぶん): plenty of enthusiasm

Usage

Often used in contexts like interviews, speeches, or when someone is starting something new and wants to express their determination.

Related words

• 気概(きがい): mettle, guts (more about inner strength)
• やる気(き): motivation
• 熱意(ねつい): passion, zeal