noun
spirit of resistance
Refers to a determined mindset or attitude of opposing something, often used in political, social, or personal contexts.
彼らは強い抵抗精神を持って戦った。
They fought with a strong spirit of resistance.
その運動は市民の抵抗精神に支えられていた。
The movement was supported by the citizens' spirit of resistance.
反抗精神 emphasizes rebellion or defiance against authority, while 抵抗精神 is broader, covering resistance to any force or idea.
Compound of 抵抗 (resistance) and 精神 (spirit, mind). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.