motivation in Japanese
motivation in Japanese is 動機, モチベーション — motivation means the desire, drive, or reason behind a person's actions.
motivation in Japanese
動機
Pronounced: dōki
Willingness of action especially in behavior.
モチベーション
Pronounced: mochibēshon
Willingness of action especially in behavior.
What does "motivation" mean?
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noun The desire, drive, or reason behind a person's actions.
"His main motivation for studying medicine was his grandmother's illness."
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motivation in a sentence
- His main motivation for studying medicine was his grandmother's illness.
- Lack of motivation is often the biggest obstacle to exercising regularly.
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What is "motivation" in Japanese?
"motivation" in Japanese is 動機, モチベーション. motivation means: The desire, drive, or reason behind a person's actions.
How do you pronounce 動機?
"motivation" in Japanese is 動機, pronounced "dōki".
How do you use "motivation" in a sentence?
Example: "His main motivation for studying medicine was his grandmother's illness." In Japanese, "motivation" is 動機, モチベーション.
Are there other ways to say "motivation" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "motivation": 動機, モチベーション.
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