勢い

いきおい

Force; momentum; vigor

N3noun·ikioi

How to remember it

勢 (power) + い; the driving energy that pushes something onward.

Example sentences

  • ボールが勢いよく飛んできた。

    ボールがいきおいよくとんできた。

    The ball came flying with great force.

  • 会社の勢いが少し落ちてきた。

    かいしゃのいきおいがすこしおちてきた。

    The company's momentum has slowed a little.

Usage

Often modified by よく (勢いよく) to describe a vigorous, forceful action.

Related words

迫力気力勢力活気

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