決意(けつい)

けつい
noun, suru-verb
determination; resolution
1. determination; resolution; firm decision
A strong, deliberate decision to do something, often involving significant commitment.
留学(りゅうがく)を決意(けつい)した。
I made up my mind to study abroad.
固(かた)い決意(けつい)で試験(しけん)に臨(のぞ)んだ。
I faced the exam with firm determination.
彼女(かのじょ)の決意(けつい)は揺(ゆ)らがなかった。
Her determination did not waver.

FORMATION:
決(けつ) (decide) + 意(い) (will/intention)

VERB FORMS:

  • 決意(けつい)する - to make a resolution, to determine
  • 決意(けつい)を固(かた)める - to strengthen one's resolve

COLLOCATIONS:

  • 固(かた)い決意(けつい) - firm determination
  • 決意(けつい)を示(しめ)す - to show determination
  • 決意(けつい)が揺(ゆ)らぐ - determination wavers
  • 決意(けつい)を新(あら)たにする - to renew one's determination
  • 決意(けつい)表明(ひょうめい) - declaration of intent

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 決心(けっしん) - decision, determination (more emotional)
  • 覚悟(かくご) - preparedness, resolution (involves accepting consequences)
  • 意志(いし) - will, volition

Related Words

Synonym: 決心(けっしん) (decision)
Related: 覚悟(かくご) (preparedness)
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Added 2026.1.19 12:00 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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