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How to say 'Resolve' in Japanese | 覚悟

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The Japanese word for Resolve is 'Kakugo', written as 覚悟 in Japanese.'Resolve' in hiragana is かくご.

    word

    覚悟

    Meaning

    Resolve

    Reading

    かくご

    kakugo

    Kanji

    Remember, Awake Spiritually awakened, Comprehension

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '覚悟 (かくご)' refers to a state of mental preparedness or resolve, often in the face of difficulty or danger. It implies a readiness to face challenges or consequences, whether they are physical, emotional, or moral. For example: He faced the challenge with resolve「彼は覚悟を持って挑戦に臨んだ」(かれはかくごをもってちょうせんにのぞんだ). She was prepared for the worst「彼女は最悪の事態に覚悟していた」(かのじょはさいあくのじたいにかくごしていた). This word is often used in contexts where someone is bracing themselves for a tough situation or making a firm decision.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2760

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 覚悟

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Remember, Awake

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Spiritually awakened, Comprehension

Words Related to 覚悟 Through the Kanji

These 14 Words contain the Kanji 覚 as well.

  • word

    覚ます

    Meaning

    Awaken

  • word

    覚える

    Meaning

    Learn, Remember

  • word

    目覚まし時計

    Meaning

    Alarm clock

  • word

    感覚

    Meaning

    Sense, Sensation

  • word

    自覚

    Meaning

    Awareness

  • word

    目覚ましい

    Meaning

    Remarkable

  • word

    見覚え

    Meaning

    Recognition

  • word

    目覚まし

    Meaning

    Alarm

  • word

    物覚え

    Meaning

    Memory

  • word

    目覚める

    Meaning

    Awaken

  • word

    覚める

    Meaning

    Awaken

  • word

    知覚

    Meaning

    Perception

  • word

    覚え

    Meaning

    Skill, Memory

  • word

    視覚

    Meaning

    Vision

Words Related to 覚悟 Through the Kanji

This Word contains the Kanji 悟 as well.

  • word

    悟る

    Meaning

    Realize

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What does 'Kakugo' (覚悟) mean?

'Kakugo' means 'Resolve' .

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