eager; enthusiastic; motivated
Describes a person or attitude that is proactive, keen, and full of drive. Often used in contexts like work, study, or personal goals.
彼は新しいプロジェクトにとても意欲的だ。
He is very enthusiastic about the new project.
意欲的な学生は、授業以外でもよく勉強する。
Motivated students often study outside of class as well.
意欲的 stresses eager motivation and drive to do something, whereas 積極的 stresses actually taking initiative or action.
意欲的 describes general motivation or enthusiasm toward a task, while ハングリー specifically evokes a hunger-like craving for achievement.
Formed from 意欲 (いよく, 'will' or 'desire') + the adjectival suffix 的 (てき, '-like' or '-ive').