意気込(いきご)む

Part of Speech

Verb 1

Meaning

to be enthusiastic; to be fired up

Example Sentences

  • 意気込(いきご)んでいるところ悪(わる)いんだけど、もう終(お)わったよ。
    Sorry to spoil your enthusiasm, but it's already over.
  • 彼(かれ)、今度(こんど)こそ試験(しけん)に合格(ごうかく)するって意気込(いきご)んでいたよ。
    He was fired up, saying he would pass the exam this time for sure.

Tags

JLPT N1