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Emotions & FeelingsSunday 2 August 2026
気が進まない
Pronunciation: ki ga susumanai
Meaning: not feeling like doing something; reluctant
This phrase expresses a lack of motivation or enthusiasm about a task, commonly used when you acknowledge something needs to be done but you're emotionally resistant to it—a very relatable feeling in daily Japanese conversations.
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