Japanese

かくご
Meaning: resolution; preparedness; readiness
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

覚
悟

Example sentences

I am prepared to overcome any difficulties.
彼はすべての責任をおう覚悟ができている。
He is prepared to bear all responsibility.
野郎ども、覚悟しろ!
You rascals, prepare yourselves!
彼は強い覚悟を持って、明日の試合に臨んだ。
He faced tomorrow's match with strong determination.
彼は自らの信念に殉じる覚悟で、困難な任務に挑んだ。
He challenged the difficult mission with the determination to sacrifice his life for his beliefs.
彼はこの村に骨を埋める覚悟を決めた
He decided to settle down forever in this village.
死を覚悟した瞬間、これまでの人生が走馬灯のように駆け巡った。
The moment I prepared myself for death, my life up to that point flashed before my eyes.
大死一番の覚悟で、新しい事業に挑戦した。
I challenged the new business with a do-or-die resolution.
明日の大勝負を前に、緊褌一番の覚悟で臨む。
Before tomorrow's big match, I will face it with a tightened resolve.
漆身呑炭の覚悟で復讐の機会をうかがう。
Waiting for an opportunity for revenge with the resolve of 'Painting the body with lacquer and swallowing charcoal'.

Usage Notes

Refers to the mental state of being ready for something difficult or unpleasant.

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