This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

やる気

遣る気

Reading

Kana: やるき
Romaji: yaruki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations

Kanji

Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
Readings: ケン、 つか.う、 -つか.い、 -づか.い、 つか.わす、 や.る
Meanings: dispatch, despatch, send, give, donate, do, undertake

Example Sentences

(かれ)はやる()がない。
➥He lacks motivation.
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(かれ)はやる()満々(まんまん)です。
➥He is driven.
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今日(きょう)野球(やきゅう)をやる()がしない。
➥I don't feel inclined to play baseball today.
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(かれ)らはやる()がある。
➥Their morale is high.
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(いま)宿題(しゅくだい)をやる()がしない。
➥I don't feel like doing my math homework now.
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(なに)でもやる()()ければできない。
➥It is not possible to do if there is not every motivation.
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