synonym Comparative
覚悟
VS
決断
Differences Between "覚悟" and "決断"
Option A
覚悟
Meaning
resolution; preparedness; readiness
Reading
かくご (kakugo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
どんな困難にも立ち向かう覚悟ができています。
I am prepared to face any difficulty.
Option B
決断
Meaning
decision, determination, resolution (to do something)
Reading
けつだん (ketsudan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は家族のために会社を辞める決断をした。
He made the decision to quit his job for his family.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(resolution; preparedness; readiness)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 覚悟: Refers to being prepared for the worst or making a firm resolution. Can be used with する as a verb (覚悟する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Are you prepared to face my ultimate, strict coaching?! There is no escaping! You must resolve yourself to succeed! ...B-But... if you do, I'll protect you with all my might!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私の直々の超スパルタ指導を受ける覚悟はできてるんでしょうね？！逃げ出すなんて許さないわよ！合格までしっかり覚悟してついてきなさい！』
- 決断: Refers to a personal, firm decision or resolution, often implying courage or difficulty in making it. It's about an individual's will.
- 覚悟: Refers to being prepared for the worst or making a firm resolution. Can be used with する as a verb (覚悟する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Are you prepared to face my ultimate, strict coaching?! There is no escaping! You must resolve yourself to succeed! ...B-But... if you do, I'll protect you with all my might!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私の直々の超スパルタ指導を受ける覚悟はできてるんでしょうね？！逃げ出すなんて許さないわよ！合格までしっかり覚悟してついてきなさい！』
- 決断: Refers to a personal, firm decision or resolution, often implying courage or difficulty in making it. It's about an individual's will.
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