Korean word

각오

Pronunciation

Romanizationkago

Meaning

  • noundetermination

Example

이번 일에는 각오가 필요하다.i beon i re neun ka go ga pi ryo ha da

This matter requires determination.

Illustration for 각오 (determination)

More examples

새로운 도전에 각오를 다졌다.sae ro un to jeo ne ka go reul ta jeot tta

I strengthened my resolve for the new challenge.

Core concept

A firm decision to face expected hardship or loss as part of taking action.

Common phrases

  • 각오를 다지다ka go reul ta ji da

    reinforce one's resolve

  • 각오를 굳히다ka go reul ku chi da

    harden one's resolve

  • 죽을 각오chu geul kka go

    readiness to face death

Similar words

결심kyeolsim: A settled decision to take a particular course of action.
다짐tajim: A personal promise to maintain a chosen way of acting.
마음가짐maeumgajim: The outlook and mental readiness brought to a task or situation.
의지uiji: Strong willpower directed toward achieving a goal despite difficulties.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 할 때 예상되는 고통이나 불이익을 감수하겠다는 마음가짐이나 결단을 나타내는 명사.eo tteon i reul hal ttae ye sang doe neun ko tong i na pu ri i geul kam su ha get tta neun ma eum ga ji mi na kyeol da neul na ta nae neun myeong sa

Word origin

각오 (gago, "resolve") began as a Buddhist term for awakening and came to describe a settled mind ready to accept the consequences of action.

Usage tips

  • In TOPIK reading, this word can signal that the writer is stressing the seriousness of a choice rather than making a casual statement.

Other meanings

  • readinessnoun

Opposites

  • 망설임mangseorimindecisionnoun
  • 주저함chujeohamreluctancenoun

Related words

  • 각오하다kagohadabe determinedverb

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