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野心 (noun)

A strong desire to achieve success, power, or fame, often characterized by a bold or daring spirit. While it can mean positive ambition, it sometimes carries a nuance of being calculating or having a hidden agenda to gain status.

💬 Example

"大きな野心があります。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a WILD (野) animal in your HEART (心) roaring to take over the world. That wild heart is your AMBITION (野心).

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
野望 大志 向上心 意欲 抱負
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 野心 to translate 'My ambition is to learn Japanese'. (Use 目標 instead).

Saying '私は野心家です' in a job interview to show motivation. (Use 向上心があります instead).

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