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“enthusiasm” in Japanese

Japanese

Also熱狂 (nekkyō)

Pronunciation

Romajinetsui

Example

彼は仕事に熱意を示します。kare wa shi goto ni netsu i o shime shi ma su

He shows enthusiasm for his work.

Illustration for 熱意 (enthusiasm)

How to say “enthusiasm” in Japanese

“Enthusiasm” in Japanese is 熱意 (netsui).

Describes a strong inner drive that makes a person put energy into a task or goal.

Full entry for 熱意: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 熱意

彼女の学習への熱意が、周囲の人にも伝わっています。kano jo no gaku shū e no netsu i ga shū i no hito ni mo tsuta wa tte i ma su

Her enthusiasm for learning is clear to everyone around her.

Tips for using 熱意

  • In Japanese, 熱意 (netsui) often describes commitment shown through sustained effort rather than excitement that quickly fades.

Other Japanese words for “enthusiasm”

会場に熱狂が広がっています。kai jō ni nek kyō ga hiro ga tte i ma su

Enthusiasm is spreading through the venue.

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