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“resolve” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikakugo

Example

私は覚悟を決めました。watashi wa kaku go o ki me ma shi ta

I made up my mind.

Illustration for 覚悟 (resolve)

How to say “resolve” in Japanese

“Resolve” in Japanese is 覚悟 (kakugo).

Describes a firm readiness to accept difficulty and act despite its consequences.

Full entry for 覚悟: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 覚悟

新しい仕事には、覚悟が必要です。atara shi i shi goto ni wa kaku go ga hitsu yō de su

A new job requires resolve.

Tips for using 覚悟

  • In everyday conversation, 覚悟 (kakugo) usually suggests accepting a difficult result, so it is stronger than simply deciding what to do.

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