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N1 Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb

意気(いき)()to be enthusiastic about, to be eager, to be keen

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    1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb

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

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    意気込む 【いきごむ】

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      面接(めんせつ)仕事(しごと)(たい)して意気込(いきご)気持(きも)ちをアピールする。

      Show your enthusiasm for the job during the interview.

      • N1

      師匠(ししょう):「あの弟子(でし)はすごく意気込(いきご)んでいるな。()びるぞ。」

      Master: 'That apprentice is really eager; he's going to go far.'

      • N1

      社長(しゃちょう)仕事(しごと)意気込(いきご)様子(ようす)()せる社員(しゃいん)給料(きゅうりょう)()げました。

      The president raised the salaries of employees who showed real enthusiasm for their work.

      • N1

      先生(せんせい):「(きみ)成功(せいこう)させると意気込(いきご)んでいるようだが…その作戦(さくせん)では失敗(しっぱい)()わるぞ…。」

      Teacher: 'You seem determined to succeed… but with that plan, you're headed for failure.'

      • N1

      かなり意気込(いきご)んで(いど)んだが挑戦(ちょうせん)失敗(しっぱい)()わり、(ぼく)途方(とほう)()れてしまっています。

      I took on the challenge with high hopes, but it ended in failure, and now, I'm at a loss.

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