fighting spirit; motivation; effort
Refers to mental energy, drive, or willpower, often in contexts requiring determination or a burst of effort.
I psych myself up before the match.
彼は気合が足りない。
He lacks fighting spirit.
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.
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.
I got through the tough practice on sheer willpower.
The athlete let out a kiai shout as he executed the move.
The audience was amazed by the spirited, all-out performance.
It's almost over, so let's dig deep and push through.
気合い emphasizes fighting spirit or mental focus one musters up, while ハッスル describes the visible energetic activity itself.
気合 is a burst of focused energy or vigor for a moment or action, whereas 心意気 describes a more lasting spirited attitude.
気合い emphasizes a burst of focused spirit or vigor for a specific moment, while 意気込み refers more broadly to one's overall enthusiasm going into something.
気合 conveys a burst of focused energy or fighting spirit for a specific moment, while 意気 describes a more general state of morale or disposition.