Refers to a sense of rivalry or competitive spirit, often in a positive, motivating context. Commonly used in phrases like 張り合いがある (to be competitive) or 張り合いがない (to lack competition).
Having a rival makes work more competitive and motivating.
That team is too strong; there's no sense of competition.
motivation; enthusiasm; sense of purpose
Describes a feeling that something is worth doing, providing motivation or a sense of fulfillment. Often used in expressions like 張り合いのある仕事 (a rewarding job) or 張り合いがない (to feel unmotivated).
This job is rewarding, and I feel motivated every day.
Without goals, life loses its sense of purpose.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Variant spelling without okurigana; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 張る (to stretch, to be tense) and 合い (mutual, together), literally 'mutual stretching/tension'. The meaning evolved from physical tension to a sense of competitive spirit and motivation.