N3
かくご (kakugo)
覚悟
resolution; preparedness; readiness
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "覚悟"!
最悪の事態を_______して、対策を立てました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 好ましくない結果を受け入れる心の準備をするため「覚悟（する）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『最悪の事態の覚悟？大丈夫、あんたの身に何かあったら、私が盾になって守ってあげるから！』
English: Since it means mentally preparing to accept an unfavorable outcome, 'prepared' (kakugo) is correct. Haruka: 'Prepared for the worst? It's fine, if anything happens to you, I'll be your shield to protect you!'
English: Since it means mentally preparing to accept an unfavorable outcome, 'prepared' (kakugo) is correct. Haruka: 'Prepared for the worst? It's fine, if anything happens to you, I'll be your shield to protect you!'
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