覚悟

かくご

Resolution, readiness, preparedness

N3noun·kakugo

How to remember it

覚 (awaken) + 悟 (realize) — waking up to accept what's coming.

Example sentences

  • 失敗する覚悟はできている。

    しっぱいするかくごはできている。

    I'm prepared to fail.

  • 覚悟を決めて挑む。

    かくごをきめていどむ。

    I'll face it with resolve.

Usage

Often used in 覚悟ができる / 覚悟を決める (to brace oneself).

Related words

決心覚悟を決める準備覚悟完了

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