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Word of the Day - ikioi

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Word of the Day:

ikioi

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

power; force; energy; vigor; spirit

Japanese characters:

勢い (いきおい)

Example:

Otouto wa ikioiyoku ie ni haitte kita.
弟は勢いよく家に入ってきた。

Translation:

My brother came in energetically.

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