思(おも)い切(き)って

Forms

思(おも)い切(き)る (to make up one's mind) → 思(おも)い切(き)って (te-form as adverb)

• 思(おも)い切(き)り - to one's heart's content; with all one's might
• 思(おも)い切(き)った - bold, decisive (adjective use)

Usage

Implies overcoming hesitation or fear to take action. Often used when doing something one has been putting off or afraid to do.

Common collocations

• 思(おも)い切(き)って言(い)う - to speak up boldly
• 思(おも)い切(き)って挑戦(ちょうせん)する - to take on a challenge boldly
• 思(おも)い切(き)った決断(けつだん) - a bold decision
• 思(おも)い切(き)った行動(こうどう) - bold action

Similar words

• 大胆(だいたん)に - boldly
• 勇気(ゆうき)を出(だ)して - courageously