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決意
Meaning in Englishdecision, determination
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What it means
決意 means a firm decision to pursue a course of action, reflecting a strong commitment and readiness to act.
Main meanings
- Firm determination to act or pursue a goal, even when facing obstacles.
- A formal declaration of intent or commitment to a chosen path, often in speeches or official statements.
- Inner resolve that sustains effort and resilience over time.
How to use it
Used as a noun in formal writing, public speeches, autobiographies, and motivational contexts; typical grammar includes 決意を固める and 決意を新たにする.
Variants and close terms
- 決心 (kesshin) — determination, resolve
- 覚悟 (kakugo) — readiness, prepared resolve
- 断固たる決意 (dankotaru ketsui) — steadfast, unwavering resolve
- 決断 (ketsudan) — a decision, the act of choosing
Composition
- 決: to decide, determine
- 意: mind, intention
- Together: a mind set to make a decision and act on it; the noun names the resolved stance.
Etymology
けつい is formed from the on'yomi readings of 決 (けつ) and 意 (い); as a Sino-Japanese compound, it conveys a clear sense of mental commitment behind a decision.
Origin
Introduced to Japanese through kanji borrowed from Chinese; the term has gained prominence in modern language to express personal and organizational resolve.
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Noun (名詞)
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意図
ito
intention, aim, design
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意欲
iyoku
will, desire, ambition
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議決
giketsu
resolution, decision, vote
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同意
doui
agreement, consent; same meaning
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意気込む
ikigomu
to be enthusiastic about
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意向
ikou
intention, idea, inclination
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対決
taiketsu
confrontation, showdown
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多数決
tasuuketsu
majority rule
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不意
fui
sudden, abrupt, unexpected
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