気勢 (きせい) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun
spirit; fervor; vigor
Refers to energetic enthusiasm, fighting spirit, or high morale. Often used in contexts of motivation, competition, or spirited action.
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The players' spirits were high before the match.
Similar words
- 意気込み
意気込み emphasizes determination and eagerness to take on a task, while 気勢 focuses more on the outward display of energy and morale.
- 士気
士気 is specifically morale in a group or military context, whereas 気勢 can refer to individual or collective spiritedness.
Etymology
Compound of 気 (spirit, energy) and 勢 (force, momentum). The combination conveys a sense of vigorous spirit or energetic momentum.