意気地

Willpower, guts, or backbone

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意気地がない to have no guts

意気地なし a coward

Noun

"Guts" / "Backbone" / "Willpower"

Refers to the mental backbone, spirit, or self-respect needed to push through difficulties.

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好きな人に告白する意気地がない。

I don't have the guts to confess to the person I like.

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意気地

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Willpower, guts, or backbone

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