🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

熱意

Pronunciation / Transliteration: netsui

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Zeal/ziːl/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女は仕事に対する熱意を失わなかった。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

    "She worked with renewed zeal to finish the project ahead of schedule."
  2. 2

    Fervent devotion or passion, particularly regarding a religious or ideological belief.

    "His missionary zeal inspired many members of the local community."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Late Latin word 'zelus', which stems from the Ancient Greek 'zelos', meaning emulation, jealousy, or ardent ardor. It entered Middle English in the late 14th century, initially carrying religious connotations of passionate devotion before broadening to general enthusiastic intensity.

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