noun
fighting spirit; motivation; effort
Refers to mental energy, drive, or willpower, often in contexts requiring determination or a burst of effort.
試合前に気合を入れる。
I psych myself up before the match.
彼は気合が足
He lacks fighting spirit.
noun
A spirited shout used to focus energy or encourage oneself or others; common in sports, work, or group activities.
気合の声をかけて、みんなで頑張ろう。
Let's give a spirited shout and all do our best.
noun
kiai; martial arts shout
In martial arts, a short, sharp shout accompanying a strike or technique to focus power and intimidate.
空手の練習では、突きと同時に気合を発する。
In karate practice, you let out a kiai at the same time as your punch.