Japanese

けつい
Meaning: decision; determination; resolution
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

決
意

Example sentences

He spoke of his resolution to become a doctor.
彼の決意は固い。
His resolution is firm.
彼の決意は揺らがなかった
His determination did not waver.
彼は長年活躍したプロ野球界から引退することを決意した。
He decided to retire from the world of professional baseball where he had been active for many years.
彼はしばらくの間逡巡していたが、ついに出発を決意した。
He hesitated for a while but finally decided to set out.
彼は定年退職後、暖かい沖縄への移住を決意した。
After retirement, he decided to move to warm Okinawa.
彼は決意を込めて、口を一文字に結んだ。
He pursed his lips in a straight line with determination.
彼らは国のために戦地へ征く決意を固めた。
They hardened their resolve to set out for the battlefield for the sake of their country.
自分の区聞陬見を恥じ、より広い世界を見るために海外留学を決意した。
Ashamed of my own narrow knowledge, I decided to study abroad to see the wider world.
都会の喧騒に疲れ、ふと蓴羹鱸膾の念に駆られて故郷へ戻ることを決意した。
Exhausted by the city's hustle and bustle, he was suddenly seized by a strong yearning for home and decided to return to his hometown.

Usage Notes

Used when someone makes a firm decision about a significant matter.

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