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A5 Noun
意気地self-respect, self-confidence, guts, backbone
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self-respect, self-confidence, guts, backbone, pride, drive, willpower
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意気地 【いくじ】、意気地 【いきじ】
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彼は意気地を張って最後まで戦った。
He has the guts to achieve his goals.
僕には意気地がないどころか、目標すら持っていない。
Not only do I lack self-confidence, but I don't even have goals.
同僚は意気地を示し、不当な命令に抗議した。
Because he has backbone, he will accomplish great things someday.
もっと意気地があれば、この目標を達成できたのに…。
If I'd had more self-respect, I could have achieved bigger goals...
意気地がないのなら、気力が湧くまでゆっくり休めばいいです。
If you lack guts, you should rest until you feel re-energized.
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