モチベーション
also: モティベーション
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Meanings
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A loanword from English, used in contexts such as work, study, sports, and self-improvement. Often implies inner drive or enthusiasm.
Lately, my motivation for work hasn't been increasing.
After listening to his story, I felt motivated to study.
Usage patterns
- モチベーションが上がるone's motivation rises/increases
Being praised raised my motivation for work.
- モチベーションが下がるone's motivation drops
My motivation dropped from doing the same task over and over.
- モチベーションを維持するto maintain one's motivation
It's hard to maintain motivation toward a long-term goal.
- モチベーションを高めるto raise/boost one's motivation
They introduced a new system to boost employees' motivation.
- モチベーションを失うto lose one's motivation
After failing repeatedly, I lost my motivation.