aggressiveness; combativeness; fighting spirit
Describes a personality trait of being ready to confront or challenge others; often implies a bold, unyielding attitude. Related to 向こうっ気.
See also: 向こうっ気
He is very aggressive and quick to pick a fight.
We need a player with a strong fighting spirit on the team.
Standard kanji spelling.
Irregular okurigana usage; less common.
Compound of 向こう (mukō, 'opposite side, other party') and 気 (ki, 'spirit, temperament'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word conveys a spirit directed toward confronting others.