1.
resolution, preparedness, readiness
Mental preparation for something difficult or inevitable; being mentally ready to face consequences.
覚悟を決めて挑戦する。
To challenge with determination.
覚悟を決める is a common expression
死ぬ覚悟で戦った。
They fought prepared to die.
海外で一人で暮らす覚悟はできている。
I am mentally prepared to live abroad alone.
2.
resignation, acceptance
Acceptance of an unavoidable situation; being prepared for the worst.
最悪の事態を覚悟している。
I'm prepared for the worst-case scenario.
失敗は覚悟の上だ。
I am resigned to the possibility of failure.
覚悟の上 means "being fully aware/prepared"
もう覚悟はできた。何があっても後悔しない。
I am already resolved. I won't regret anything no matter what.
覚悟 means resolution or mental preparedness, especially for something difficult or unavoidable.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 覚悟する (to be prepared, to resolve oneself)
- 覚悟を決める (to make up one's mind, to be determined)
- 覚悟ができている (to be ready/prepared)
- 〜の覚悟で (with the resolution to ~)
USAGE:
- Often implies readiness for sacrifice, difficulty, or consequences
- Can express determination or acceptance of fate
- Common in dramatic or serious contexts
FIXED EXPRESSIONS:
- 覚悟しろ！(Prepare yourself! - threat or warning)
- それなりの覚悟が必要 (requires a certain level of commitment)