ハングリー精せい神しん

noun

hungry spirit; strong motivation; aggressive ambition

A set phrase describing a fierce, almost desperate drive to succeed, often associated with self-made ambition or a competitive edge. The literal gloss 'hungry spirit' is included because it directly reflects the Japanese wording and is sometimes used in English explanations of the concept.

• 彼かれの成せい功こうの秘ひ訣けつはハングリー精せい神しんだ。

  The secret to his success is his hungry spirit.

• 若わかい起き業ぎょう家かにはハングリー精せい神しんが欠かかせない。

  A hungry spirit is essential for young entrepreneurs.