No. 1,077 in Japanese
決意
"決意" means "determination" or "resolution."
In a sentence
来年から新しいスキルを身につけることを決意しました。
I decided to acquire a new skill starting next year.
In this sentence, "決意" (decision/determination) is used to express the person's resolve to undertake a new challenge starting from the next year.
彼女の目からは強い決意が感じ取れました。
A strong sense of determination was felt from her eyes.
Here, "決意" is used to describe the abstract quality of determination perceived in someone's demeanor.
厳しい試練を乗り越えるための決意が必要だ。
Determination to overcome tough trials is necessary.
In this usage, "決意" refers to the essential attribute or mental resolve required to face and surpass challenges.
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