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動機
The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. It is often divided into intrinsic and extrinsic types.
Examples in context
高い報酬が仕事の動機になるとは限らない。
High rewards do not necessarily provide motivation for work.
犯行の動機は未だに解明されていない。
The motive for the crime has not yet been clarified.
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