断 固(だんこ)

だんこ

adverb

firmly, resolutely, decisively

1. firmly, resolutely, decisively

With firm determination and without wavering. Used to emphasize that an action or stance is taken with absolute resolve, especially in the face of opposition.

断固(だんこ)拒否(きょひ)する。

I firmly refuse.

政府(せいふ)は断固(だんこ)とした態度(たいど)で対応(たいおう)した。

The government responded with a resolute stance.

不正(ふせい)に対(たい)しては断固(だんこ)として立(た)ち向(む)かわなければならない。

We must stand firmly against injustice.

Usage

断固(だんこ) emphasizes unwavering resolve. It often appears in formal or official contexts — government statements, declarations of intent, or situations requiring strong will. Two forms are common:

断固(だんこ) + verb: 断固(だんこ)拒否(きょひ)する
断固(だんこ)として + verb/adjective: 断固(だんこ)とした態度(たいど)

Common collocations

断固(だんこ)拒否(きょひ)する: to firmly refuse
断固(だんこ)反対(はんたい)する: to firmly oppose
断固(だんこ)とした態度(たいど): a resolute attitude
断固(だんこ)として譲(ゆず)らない: to refuse to yield

Similar words

毅然(きぜん)と: with firm dignity (emphasizes composure)
断固(だんこ): firmly, resolutely (emphasizes determination)
断然(だんぜん): definitely, by far (different meaning — see separate entry)

Related Words

Compare: 断然(だんぜん) (definitely, by far)

Compare: 毅然(きぜん)と (with firm dignity)

Compare: 決然(けつぜん) (resolute)

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Added 2026.2.22 15:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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