み【はずみ】

Frequency rank: 32,811. – 33,123.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. bounce; spring; rebound
  2. momentum; impetus; impulse; stimulus; inertiaword usually written using kana alone
  3. moment; instant; impulse; chanceword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • み【はずみ】Frequency rank: 32,811. – 33,123.
  • み【はずみ】
  • はずみ
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. bounce; spring; rebound
    2. This meaning refers to a physical action where an object propels off a surface after hitting it, similar to how a ball might bounce off the ground.
    The ball bounced off the ground.
    The children are playing with a bouncing ball.
  2. momentum; impetus; impulse; stimulus; inertia
    3. This meaning refers to a force or motivation that drives an action or process forward, often in a figurative sense.
    The project gained momentum due to government support.
    The new idea provided impetus in the meeting.
  3. moment; instant; impulse; chance
    4. This meaning indicates a brief period of time or a sudden decision/occasion that may lead to an opportunity.
    At that moment, he gained the courage to speak up.
    She didn't miss the opportunity by chance.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to gain momentumto gain speed; to pick up momentumto lose momentuma momentary impulseto make use of momentumto advance with momentuma lively conversationto feel an impulseupbeat musica surge of emotions
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
  1. きごう「きごう」．.
  2. ．.
  3. ．.．.
  4. ．.．.
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