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動機どうき (douki)

motive, incentive

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Meaning

動機 (どうき, douki) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “motive, incentive”.

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Example sentences 12

面接めんせつで応募おうぼ動機どうきを聞きかれた

At the interview, I was asked about why I applied for the job.

私わたしは彼かれの動機どうきを疑うたがった。

I impeached his motives.

彼かれの殺人さつじんの動機どうきは何なんだ。

What's his motive for committing murder?

君のその動機は不純だ。

Your motives are impure.

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