心意気
Meanings
1
Refers to a person's strong inner will, resolve, or spirited attitude, often in the face of challenges. Carries a positive, somewhat old-fashioned or literary tone.
I was moved by his spirit.
I appreciate the young person's determination.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の心意気を買うto admire someone's spirit/determination
The president admired the young employee's spirit and entrusted him with an important job.
- 心意気を見せるto show one's spirit/determination
He showed a determined spirit by never giving up until the end.
- 〈人〉の心意気に感じるto be moved by someone's spirit/resolve
Moved by the craftsman's spirit, he too started to work seriously.