気き負おう

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

get worked up; be overly eager; rouse oneself

Describes a state of being mentally keyed up, often with a nuance of trying too hard or being too enthusiastic, which can lead to tension or mistakes. Commonly used in negative contexts or advice to calm down.

• 試し合あいの前まえで気き負おいすぎて、実じつ力りょくを出だせなかった。

  I got too worked up before the match and couldn't perform to my ability.

• そんなに気き負おわなくても大だい丈じょう夫ぶだよ。

  You don't have to be so eager; it's okay.