This is the 8973rd most frequent Japanese word.
決死
"決死" means "determined to risk one's life" or "resolute in facing death."
Usage of 決死 (resolve to face death) emphasizes the readiness to take extreme risks under dire circumstances.
彼は決死の覚悟で危険な戦場に向かった。
He braced himself with a resolve of readiness to face death and headed to the perilous battlefield.
The term 決死 in this context highlights the intensity and seriousness of the action undertaken.
その決死の行動が彼の勇気を示していた。
That daring and resolute action demonstrated his courage.
In this sentence, 決死 conveys a strong determination and emotional readiness to confront difficult situations.