Japanese Word · Intermediate
意気込む
to be enthusiastic, to be keen
Pronunciation: [ikʲiɡo̞mɯ̟]
Meaning
to be enthusiastic, to be keen
Example
むしろ本音を訴え、本気で実現しようと意気込んでおられたものと思います。
Rather, I think he was speaking his true feelings and was serious about making it a reality.
Practice tips
- Practice 意気込む out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.