“Motivation” in Japanese
Short answer
モチベート
mochibeeto
Motivation in Japanese is “モチベート” (mochibeeto). Full meaning: motivation, motivate.
Other ways to say “Motivation” in Japanese
モチベーション
mochibeeshon motivation
動機づけ
doukizuke motivation
気合
kiai (fighting) spirit, motivation, effort; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.), cheer, yell; kiai
やる気
yaruki will (to do something), drive, motivation, enthusiasm, eagerness
エンカレッジ
enkarejji encouragement, motivation
張り合い
hariai competition, rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort, motivation, enthusiasm, encouragement
ヤル気
yaruki will (to do something), drive, motivation, enthusiasm, eagerness
意欲
iyoku will, desire, eagerness, interest, drive, motivation, urge, ambition
気
ge spirit, mind, heart; nature, disposition; intention, mind, will, motivation
張合
hariai competition, rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort, motivation, enthusiasm, encouragement
張合ひ
hariai competition, rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort, motivation, enthusiasm, encouragement
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