English–Japanese

“motivation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also励み (hagemi)

Pronunciation

Romajiiyoku

Example

新しいことを学ぶ意欲があります。atara shi i ko to o mana bu i yoku ga a ri ma su

I am motivated to learn new things.

Illustration for 意欲 (motivation)

How to say “motivation” in Japanese

“Motivation” in Japanese is 意欲 (iyoku).

Expresses the inner drive that makes someone ready to begin and continue an activity.

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

Example sentences with 意欲

彼は仕事への意欲を失っていません。kare wa shi goto e no i yoku o ushina tte i ma se n

He has not lost his motivation for work.

Tips for using 意欲

  • The English word motivation can name a reason for an action, whereas 意欲 (iyoku) usually highlights a person's active desire to do it.

Other Japanese words for “motivation”

家族の笑顔が毎日の励みです。ka zoku no e gao ga mai nichi no hage mi de su

My family's smiles are my daily motivation.

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