気きがない

expression, i-adjective

not feeling like doing; having no intention of

Used after a verb (often in the 〜する気がない pattern) to express a lack of desire, motivation, or intention to do something.

• 彼かれは勉べん強きょうする気きがないようだ。

  He doesn't seem to feel like studying.

• 私わたしは謝あやまる気きが全まったくない。

  I have absolutely no intention of apologizing.

noun-modifying (irregular)

indifferent; half-hearted; listless

Prenominal form (often 気のない) describing a person's attitude or manner as lacking enthusiasm, interest, or spirit. Compare with 気がない for the predicative use.

See also: 気のない

• 彼かの女じょは気きのない返へん事じをした。

  She gave a half-hearted reply.

• 気きのない様よう子すで仕し事ごとをしている。

  He is working with a listless attitude.