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Emotions & FeelingsThursday 23 July 2026
気が進まない
Pronunciation: ki ga susomanai
Meaning: to be reluctant; to not feel like doing something
This phrase expresses a lack of motivation or enthusiasm, often used when you acknowledge something needs to be done but your heart isn't in it—a very relatable feeling in Japanese daily conversation.
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