毅然(きぜん)

きぜん
na-adjective
resolute, firm, determined
1. resolute, firm, determined, unwavering
Describes a firm, unwavering attitude or manner, especially when facing opposition or difficult situations. Implies moral courage and steadfast determination.
毅然(きぜん)とした態度(たいど)
a resolute attitude
彼女(かのじょ)は不正(ふせい)に対(たい)して毅然(きぜん)と立(た)ち向(む)かった。
She stood up resolutely against the injustice.
脅(おど)しにも屈(くっ)せず、毅然(きぜん)とした姿勢(しせい)で交渉(こうしょう)に臨(のぞ)んだ。
Unfazed by threats, he approached the negotiations with a firm stance.

ADJECTIVE TYPE: Na-adjective. Almost always used adverbially as 毅然(きぜん)と or attributively as 毅然(きぜん)とした.

ADVERBIAL FORM: 毅然(きぜん)と (resolutely, firmly)

NUANCE: 毅然(きぜん) conveys moral strength and the courage to stand firm on principles. It suggests dignified determination, not just stubbornness.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 毅然(きぜん)とした態度(たいど) (firm attitude)
  • 毅然(きぜん)と断(ことわ)る (to refuse firmly)
  • 毅然(きぜん)と立(た)ち向(む)かう (to stand up resolutely)
  • 毅然(きぜん)とした姿勢(しせい) (unwavering stance)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 断固(だんこ) (resolutely, firmly)
  • 泰然(たいぜん) (calm, unperturbed)
  • 凛(りん)とした (dignified, resolute)
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