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“initial enthusiasm” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishoshin

Example

初心を忘れません。sho shin o wasu re ma se n

I will not forget my initial enthusiasm.

Illustration for 初心 (initial enthusiasm)

How to say “initial enthusiasm” in Japanese

“Initial enthusiasm” in Japanese is 初心 (shoshin).

Describes the original resolve and enthusiasm that accompany the beginning of an undertaking.

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

Example sentences with 初心

目標を見失いそうなとき、初心を思い出します。moku hyō o mi ushina i sō na to ki sho shin o omo i da shi ma su

When I feel I might lose sight of my goal, I remember my initial enthusiasm.

Tips for using 初心

  • Japanese advice often uses 初心に戻る (shoshin ni modoru) for returning to an original purpose after gaining experience.

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