気負う

きおう

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself

Kanji

• 気 spirit. Read as キ.
• 負 lose. Read as おう.

Example sentences

• あまり気負うな。
  Don't get worked up.

Words containing 気負う

• 気負い立つ (きおいたつ) to get excited
• 気負い込む (きおいこむ) to become excited

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