Japanese

けっしん
Meaning: determination; resolution; decision
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

決
心

Example sentences

I've decided to quit smoking this year for sure.
彼はついに酒を絶つ決心をした。
He finally decided to quit drinking.
彼は困難を乗り越えて生きてゆく決心をした。
He decided to live on, overcoming the difficulties.
彼は斬釘截鉄の覚悟で、長年勤めた会社を辞める決心をした。
With unshakeable determination, he decided to quit the company he had worked for many years.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of making a firm decision or resolution to do something.

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