Japanese word

熱意

Pronunciation

Romajinetsui

Meaning

  • nounenthusiasm

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 仕事への熱意shi goto e no netsu i

    enthusiasm for work

  • 熱意を示すnetsu i o shime su

    show enthusiasm

  • 熱意にあふれるnetsu i ni a fu re ru

    be full of enthusiasm

Similar words

情熱jōnetsu: A strong feeling that causes a person to give continued energy to an activity or cause.
意欲iyoku: A readiness to make an effort in order to do something or reach a goal.
やる気yaruki: The willingness to put energy into doing something.
意気込みikikomi: A strong resolve to do something, especially when stating an intention to act.

Definition in Japanese

仕事や物事に積極的に取り組もうとする強い気持ち。shi goto ya mono goto ni sek kyoku teki ni to ri ku mō to su ru tsuyo i ki mo chi

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound combines 熱 (netsu, "heat") and 意 (i, "will"), expressing a will heated by strong feeling toward an aim.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • 無気力mukiryokuapathynoun
  • 無関心mukanshinindifferencenoun

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