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Having an interest in something with 気がある

意志(いし)意欲(いよく)がある。

興味(きょうみ)関心(かんしん)がある。(とく)に、()(した)気持(きも)ちがある。

1) There is intent/desire.

2) There is interest (in something). Particularly, a feeling of yearning.

Goo Dictionary

The expression ()がある literally means “to have a feeling” or “to have interest”. It is often used in contexts where someone has romantic or personal interest in another person or a strong inclination toward something. It is often used to describe subtle, underlying feelings rather than overt declarations.

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