原動力
Meanings
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Refers to the fundamental energy, motivation, or cause that moves something forward, whether physical, social, or psychological.
Curiosity is the driving force behind his research.
The steam engine became the motive power of the Industrial Revolution.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が〈物〉の原動力となるfor X to become the driving force behind Y
His passion became the driving force behind the new venture.
- 〈事〉を原動力にするto use X as one's driving force
He used his past failure as a driving force to keep pushing himself.
- 〈物〉の原動力を生み出すto generate the driving force behind X
This invention generated a driving force for economic growth.