熱意
Meaning in Englishzeal, enthusiasm
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What it means
熱意 means a strong, sincere eagerness to pursue a goal or task; it describes a person's inner drive and commitment that energizes effort and perseverance.
Main meanings
- Strong motivation and passion toward a goal or activity.
- A visible or reported commitment, energy, and purpose in work, study, or advocacy.
- A positive mental attitude reflected in proactive effort and perseverance.
How to use it
Used in formal, semi-formal, and neutral contexts to describe genuine motivation; it conveys sustained commitment rather than fleeting feelings and is common in discussions of study, projects, campaigns, and work efforts; typical patterns describe possessing or displaying motivation rather than simply feeling excited.
Variants and close terms
- 情熱 (じょうねつ, jounetsu) — passion
- 熱心さ (ねっしんさ, nesshin-sa) — keenness
- 無関心 (むかんしん, mukanshin) — indifference
Composition
- 熱: heat, warmth; here conveys intensity of feeling or energy rather than physical temperature
- 意: mind, intention, will; indicates a mental aspect of attitude
Origin
The term arose from the combination of 熱 and 意 in native Japanese usage and is attested in classical and modern texts, becoming common in education, business, and media to describe sustained motivation.
Word class
Noun (名詞)