動機 (どうき) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000 Meanings
1
noun
motive; incentive; reason
Refers to the internal reason or drive behind an action, decision, or crime. Common in both everyday and formal contexts.
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What was his motive for deciding to change jobs?
2
noun
motif
Used in art, music, and literature to mean a recurring theme or pattern. Often interchangeable with モチーフ.
See also: モチーフ
