How to say 'Decision' or 'Resolution' in Japanese | 決心

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The Japanese word for Decision or Resolution is 'Kesshin', written as 決心 in Japanese.'Decision' or 'Resolution' in hiragana is けっしん.

word

決心

Meaning

Decision, Resolution

Reading

けっしん

kesshin

Kanji

決Decide 心Heart

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '決心 (けっしん)' refers to a firm decision or resolution to do something. It implies a strong determination or commitment to a course of action. This word is often used in contexts where someone has made up their mind after careful consideration. For example: I made a decision to study abroad「留学する決心をした」(りゅうがくするけっしんをした). His resolution to quit smoking is strong「彼の禁煙の決心は固い」(かれのきんえんのけっしんはかたい). Note that '決心' is commonly used in formal or serious situations, and it often conveys a sense of finality and determination.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2680

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 決心

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

決

Meaning

Decide

kanji

心

Meaning

Heart

Words Related to 決心 Through the Kanji 決

These 14 Words contain the Kanji 決 as well.

word

決める

Meaning

Decide

word

解決

Meaning

Resolution

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決して

Meaning

Never

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決まる

Meaning

Decided

word

決定

Meaning

Decision

word

判決

Meaning

Verdict

word

決まり

Meaning

Rule, Settlement

word

決勝

Meaning

Final

word

決意

Meaning

Determination

word

決断

Meaning

Decision

word

決算

Meaning

Settlement, Closing

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決済

Meaning

Settlement

word

取り決め

Meaning

Agreement

word

決議

Meaning

Resolution

Words Related to 決心 Through the Kanji 心

These 22 Words contain the Kanji 心 as well.

word

心

Meaning

Heart, Mind

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中心

Meaning

Center

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安心

Meaning

Relief

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心配

Meaning

Worry

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関心

Meaning

Interest

word

心理

Meaning

Psychology

word

心強い

Meaning

Reassuring

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初心

Meaning

Beginner

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感心

Meaning

Admiration

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心臓

Meaning

Heart

word

熱心

Meaning

Enthusiastic

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好奇心

Meaning

Curiosity

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心細い

Meaning

Lonely

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苦心

Meaning

Struggle, Effort

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用心

Meaning

Caution

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都心

Meaning

City center

word

肝心

Meaning

Crucial

word

心掛ける

Meaning

Endeavor

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心身

Meaning

Mind body

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真心

Meaning

Sincerity

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無関心

Meaning

Indifferent

word

内心

Meaning

Innermost

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'Kesshin' means 'Decision' or 'Resolution' .

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