士 気(しき)

しき

noun

morale, fighting spirit

formalabstract society

1. morale, fighting spirit

The level of confidence, enthusiasm, and willingness to work or fight within a group.

チームの士気(しき)が高(たか)い。

The team's morale is high.

連敗(れんぱい)で士気(しき)が下(さ)がっている。

Morale has dropped due to a losing streak.

監督(かんとく)の言葉(ことば)で選手(せんしゅ)たちの士気(しき)が一気(いっき)に上(あ)がった。

The coach's words instantly boosted the players' morale.

Refers to the collective spirit and motivation of a group. Originally a military term but now widely used in sports, business, and organizational contexts.

Common collocations

士気(しき)が高(たか)い / 低(ひく)い — morale is high / low
士気(しき)が上(あ)がる / 下(さ)がる — morale rises / drops
士気(しき)を高(たか)める — to boost morale
士気(しき)を鼓舞(こぶ)する — to inspire morale
士気(しき)に関(かか)わる — to affect morale

Usage

Typically used for groups rather than individuals. Common in news reporting about military units, sports teams, and company workforces.

Similar words

やる気(き) — motivation (individual, informal)
意気込(いきご)み — enthusiasm, eagerness (can be individual or group)
モチベーション — motivation (loanword, common in business)

Related Words

Compare: やる気(き) (motivation)

Compare: 意気込(いきご)み (enthusiasm, eagerness)

Compare: モチベーション (motivation)

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