noun
will to work; motivation to work
Refers to a person's desire or motivation to engage in labor, often used in economic or social contexts.
勤労意欲の低下が社会問題になっている。
The decline in the will to work has become a social issue.
Similar meaning but 労働 emphasizes physical or employed labor, while 勤労 can include a broader sense of diligence in work.
Compound of 勤労 (kinrō, 'labor') and 意欲 (iyoku, 'will' or 'motivation').