No. 2,249 in Japanese
覚悟
"Resolution" or "readiness to face difficulty."
In a sentence
彼女は困難な状況に直面する覚悟を決めた。
She resolved herself to face the difficult situation.
In this sentence, '覚悟' (kakugo) refers to the mental resolve or determination one makes when confronting a challenging situation.
覚悟はできているか？試験は難しいぞ。
Are you prepared? The exam is tough.
Here, '覚悟' (kakugo) is asking if someone has mentally prepared themselves for a challenging task or event.
すべてを失う覚悟が必要だ。
It is necessary to prepare to lose everything.
In this usage, '覚悟' (kakugo) signifies the acknowledgment and readiness to accept the consequences of a potential loss.
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