やる気（やるき）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: motivation / drive
Example sentences
- ほめられて、やる気が出てきた。 — Being praised motivated me.
- やる気があれば、何でもできる。 — If you're motivated, you can do anything.
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