This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

覚悟を決める

Reading

Kana: かくごをきめる
Romaji: kakugowokimeru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself

See also: 腹を括る

Kanji

Readings: カク、 おぼ.える、 さ.ます、 さ.める、 さと.る
Meanings: memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up
Readings: ゴ、 さと.る
Meanings: enlightenment, perceive, discern, realize, understand
Readings: ケツ、 き.める、 -ぎ.め、 き.まる、 さ.く
Meanings: decide, fix, agree upon, appoint

Example Sentence

何事(なにごと)があろうとも(わたし)覚悟(かくご)()めている。
➥Whatever may happen, I am prepared for it.
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