English–Japanese
“motive” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidōki
Example
彼が来た動機は何ですか。kare ga ki ta dō ki wa nan de su ka
What was his motive for coming?
How to say “motive” in Japanese
“Motive” in Japanese is 動機 (dōki).
Describes the reason or impulse that leads a person to take a particular action.
Example sentences with 動機
相手の動機を考えると、その発言の意味が分かります。ai te no dō ki o kanga e ru to so no hatsu gen no i mi ga wa ka ri ma su
When you consider the other person's motive, you can understand the meaning of the remark.
Tips for using 動機
- 動機 (dōki) usually points to the reason that leads to one action, while English motivation can also mean the continuing drive to achieve a goal.