意欲（いよく）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: atamadaka (head-high) — first mora high, then falls
Meaning: enthusiasm / drive
Example sentences
- 彼は仕事への意欲が高い。 — He's highly motivated about his work.
- 学ぶ意欲を持ち続けることが大切だ。 — It's important to keep your motivation to learn.
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