覚悟

かくご

resolution, resignation, readiness

Also:resolution, resignation (to one's fate)

What does 覚悟 mean?

覚悟 is a Japanese noun meaning resolution, resignation, readiness in English. It can also be translated as resolution, resignation (to one's fate) depending on context. It is written as 覚悟 in kanji, かくご in hiragana, and kakugo in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentence

兵士たちは故国のために死ぬ覚悟が出来ていた。

The soldiers were ready to die for their country.