勢い

いきおい
ikioi

force, momentum

What does 勢い mean?

勢い is a Japanese noun meaning “force” or “momentum” in English. It is written as 勢い in kanji, いきおい in hiragana, and ikioi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

雨の勢いが強くなった。

The rain came down with more force.

チームは勢いに乗っている。

The team is on a roll.

Words sharing kanji with 勢い

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