“Willpower” in Japanese
Short answer
Willpower in Japanese is “根性” (konjou). Full meaning: willpower, guts, determination, grit, spirit; character, nature, disposition, personality.
Other ways to say “Willpower” in Japanese
気力
kiryoku willpower, energy, vitality
念力
nenriki willpower, faith; telekinesis, psychokinesis
意志力
ishiryoku willpower
意地
iji stubbornness, obstinacy, willpower, pride; disposition, nature; appetite, desire, greed
コンジョウ
konjou willpower, guts, determination, grit, spirit; character, nature, disposition, personality
ゴンジョウ
gonjoo willpower, guts, determination, grit, spirit; character, nature, disposition, personality
いぢ
iji stubbornness, obstinacy, willpower, pride; disposition, nature; appetite, desire, greed
イジ
iji stubbornness, obstinacy, willpower, pride; disposition, nature; appetite, desire, greed
いじ
iji stubbornness, obstinacy, willpower, pride; disposition, nature; appetite, desire, greed
きりょく
kiryoku willpower, energy, vitality
英気
eiki great wisdom, excellent disposition; strength (to face something), willpower, vigor, vigour, energy
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