Word details

意気込む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 意気込む.

Dictionary

Entry

意気込むきごIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #12162
1

to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined

Examples
初めから意気込みすぎると、途中で息切れするぞ。
You have to pace yourself or you'll choke halfway through.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking

13 strokesFrequency 99JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Nanori

もとよし

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

いき

crowded, mixture, in bulk, included, (kokuji)

4 strokesFrequency 675JLPT N2Grade 8

Kun

-こ.むこ.むこ.み-こ.みこ.める

Nanori

こみごめ

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