JMdict: 1639610

気負う 【きおう】

  1. [v5u,vi] to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
気 Spirit, Mind, Air, Atmosphere, Mood キ, ケ いき
負 Defeat, Negative, -, Minus, Bear, Owe, Assume A Responsibility フ ま.ける, ま.かす, お.う