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意気込む (いきごむ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
be enthusiastic ; be eager ; be determined
Describes a state of strong motivation or resolve, often with a sense of putting energy into a task or goal. Commonly used with ~て form or followed by expressions of intent.
選せん
手しゅ
たち
は
優ゆう
勝しょう
しよう
と
意い
気き
込ご
ん
で
い
た
。
The players were determined to win the championship.
Kanji 込 crowded, mixture, in bulk Similar words 張は り 切き る 張り切る emphasizes high spirits and energetic eagerness, often in a more outwardly active way. 意気込む focuses more on inner determination and resolve.
熱ねっ 心しん 熱心 is a na-adjective/noun meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'zeal,' describing a steady, dedicated attitude. 意気込む is a verb that captures the moment of psyching oneself up or being fired up for something.
Etymology Compound of 意気 (spirit, vigor) and 込む (to put into, to be absorbed in). The combination conveys the idea of putting one's spirit into something, i.e., being enthusiastic or determined.