決心 Determination

Meaning

Primary

Determination

Alternatives

Resolution, Conviction

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you decide with your heart you have true determination, unlike when you decide with your mind.

Reading

けっしん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Just make sure you take note of the shortened つ. So, けつ goes to けっ.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 決心を〜

  決心をする

  to make a determination

  決心を話す

  to speak of one's resolution

  決心をかえる

  to change one's resolution

• 決心が〜

  決心がぐらつく

  to waver in one's resolution

  決心が付く

  to come to a determination

  決心ができる

  to be able to make a determination

Context Sentences

ふじ山の上でプロポーズすると決心した。

I determined to propose on Mt. Fuji.

私の「ヒーローになる」という決心は強いです。

My determination to "become a hero" is strong.

大学で化学を学ぶ決心はつきましたか？

Have you found the resolve to study chemistry at university?

Kanji Composition

1. 決

   けつ Decide
2. 心

   しん Heart