To be in the mood for something with 気が向く
気が向く means to feel like doing something or be in the mood for it. Literally, one’s interest turns toward the activity.
Further Reading
- 目を離す|慣用句 (edewakaru.com)
Examples
If you feel up to kendo with 気が向く
Idiom Explanation: To be in the mood for something with 気が向く
A member of the kendo club asks Ayumu to join the club, so they can win the next tournament. Although Ayumu is well known for his kendo prowess in middle school, he’s in the shogi club now, and rejects the request.
- 生徒:
- 「気が向いたら来てくれよな」
- “Come by whenever you feel like it.”
- 「いつでも大歓迎だから」
- “You're always welcome.”