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気鋭 (きえい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
spirited ; energetic ; vigorous
Often used attributively to describe a person or group full of drive and sharpness, especially in phrases like 気鋭の作家 (up-and-coming writer) or 気鋭の研究者 (dynamic researcher).
Kanji 鋭 pointed, sharpness, edge Similar words 新しん 進しん 新進 emphasizes being newly emerged or up-and-coming, while 気鋭 focuses on spirited energy and sharpness.
意い 欲よく 的てき 意欲的 means motivated or ambitious in a general sense; 気鋭 carries a nuance of sharp, vigorous drive often applied to intellectuals or artists.
Etymology Compound of 気 (spirit, energy) and 鋭 (sharp, keen). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a sense of sharp, spirited vigor.
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He is known as a dynamic economist.
