気迫
Meanings
1
Refers to an intense inner energy, determination, or fighting spirit that is outwardly expressed, often in competitive or challenging situations.
Overwhelmed by his fighting spirit, his opponent was flustered.
Before the match, the players' eyes were filled with extraordinary determination.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の気迫が伝わるfor someone's intensity/spirit to come across to others
The athlete's intensity came through even to the spectators.
- 気迫に満ちるto be full of fighting spirit/intensity
His performance was full of intense drive.
- 気迫で圧倒するto overwhelm (an opponent) with sheer intensity
He overwhelmed his opponent with sheer intensity.
- 気迫を見せるto display one's fighting spirit
He showed unyielding determination right to the end.
- 気迫がこもるto be charged with intensity (of words, actions, a performance)
The coach's words were charged with intensity.