“Impetus” in Japanese
Short answer
Impetus in Japanese is “運動力” (undouryoku). Full meaning: impetus.
Other ways to say “Impetus” in Japanese
刺激
shigeki stimulus, stimulation, irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes); impetus, impulse, stimulus, spur, incentive, encouragement, stimulation, motivation, provocation; excitement, thrill
起動力
kidouryoku motive power, impetus
衝動
shoudou impulse, urge, impetus
余勢
yosei surplus power, momentum, impetus, inertia
弾み
hazumi bounce, spring, rebound; momentum, impetus, impulse, stimulus, inertia; moment, instant, impulse, chance
しげき
shigeki stimulus, stimulation, irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes); impetus, impulse, stimulus, spur, incentive, encouragement, stimulation, motivation, provocation; excitement, thrill
切っ掛け
kikkake chance, start, cue, excuse, motive, impetus, occasion
勢い
ikioi force, vigor, vigour, energy, spirit, life; influence, authority, power, might; impetus, momentum, course (of events)
誘い水
sasoimizu pump priming; cause, impetus, spark, trigger, stimulus, incentive
はずみ
hazumi bounce, spring, rebound; momentum, impetus, impulse, stimulus, inertia; moment, instant, impulse, chance
ハズミ
hazumi bounce, spring, rebound; momentum, impetus, impulse, stimulus, inertia; moment, instant, impulse, chance
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