“Keen” in Japanese
Short answer
Keen in Japanese is “痛切” (tsuusetsu). Full meaning: keen, acute, heartfelt.
Other ways to say “Keen” in Japanese
犀利
sairi sharp, keen
鋭敏
eibin sharp (eyes, ears, etc.), keen, acute, sensitive; sharp-witted, shrewd, clever, astute, acute
鋭利
eiri sharp, keen, acute
意欲的
iyokuteki keen, eager, enthusiastic, motivated, determined, positive, ambitious
さいり
sairi sharp, keen
切実
setsujitsu earnest, sincere, acute, keen, fervent; pressing, urgent, serious, severe; pertinent, appropriate
穿った
ugatta shrewd, penetrating, keen
熾烈
shiretsu fierce (fight, competition, etc.), severe, hot, hard, bitter, keen, cutthroat
頴敏
eibin sharp (eyes, ears, etc.), keen, acute, sensitive; sharp-witted, shrewd, clever, astute, acute
熱心
nesshin zealous, enthusiastic, ardent, fervent, keen, eager
エイリ
eiri sharp, keen, acute
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