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闘魂 (とうこん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

闘とう魂こん

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Meanings

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noun

fighting spirit

A strong will to fight, often used in sports, martial arts, or competitive contexts.

彼かれの闘とう魂こんがチームを勝しょう利りに導みちびいた。
His fighting spirit led the team to victory.
どんなに苦くるしくても、闘とう魂こんを失うしなわないでください。
No matter how hard it gets, don't lose your fighting spirit.

Written forms

闘とう魂こんUsage100%
Standard kanji spelling.
斗とう魂こん
irregular kanji usage
Irregular kanji usage; 闘魂 is preferred.

Kanji

闘fight, war
魂soul, spirit

斗Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper

Similar words

気き合あい
気合 is a more general term for spirit, energy, or a shout used to focus oneself, while 闘魂 specifically emphasizes a combative or competitive will.
根こん性じょう
根性 refers to willpower, guts, or tenacity, often in enduring hardship, whereas 闘魂 is more about an aggressive, fighting mindset.

Etymology

Compound of 闘 (fight) and 魂 (spirit). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is conventionally associated with a combative spirit.