覚悟

• 読み: かくご
• ローマ字: kakugo
• 漢字の分解: 覚 (kaku) — awaken, perceive; 悟 (go) — comprehend, enlighten
• 発音: /ka.kɯ.ɡo/

意味

Resolution; readiness; preparedness. A firm mental determination to face something difficult or accept consequences.

A noun that also functions as a suru verb (覚悟する). Carries a strong emotional weight — it implies steeling oneself to face hardship, danger, or sacrifice. Common patterns: 覚悟を決める (to make up one's mind), 覚悟ができている (to be prepared/ready). Often used in dramatic or decisive moments. Stronger than 決心 (kesshin, determination).

例文

1. 留学する覚悟を決めた。
2. 厳しい練習の覚悟はできていますか。
3. 最悪の結果も覚悟している。

使い方ガイド

場面: decisions, challenges, determination

トーン: serious

起源と歴史

Compound of 覚 (kaku, to awaken/perceive) and 悟 (go, to comprehend/enlighten). 'Awakening to understanding' — a Buddhist-influenced concept of reaching clear awareness and acceptance of reality, including suffering.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal