Vocabulary

What does 気合 (きあい, kiai) mean?

気合 (きあい, kiai) means (fighting) spirit; motivation; effort.

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Readingきあい
Romajikiai
Part of speechnoun
きあい
kiai

(fighting) spirit; motivation; effort

  1. 1noun (fighting) spirit; motivation; effort
  2. 2noun shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; yell
  3. 3noun kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move

Also written: 気合い

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