思(おも)い切(き)って

おもいきって
adverb
resolutely; boldly; daringly
1. resolutely; boldly; daringly; decisively
Taking decisive action despite hesitation or fear; making a bold move.
思(おも)い切(き)って告白(こくはく)した。
I boldly confessed my feelings.
思(おも)い切(き)って会社(かいしゃ)を辞(や)めた。
I took the plunge and quit the company.
思(おも)い切(き)って聞(き)いてみたら、案外(あんがい)あっさりOKだった。
When I boldly asked, they surprisingly agreed easily.

FORMATION:
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)

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

RELATED FORMS:

  • 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)

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

Related Words

Related: 思(おも)い切(き)り (to one's heart's content)
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Added 2026.1.19 12:02 · Revised 2026.2.3 23:48
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