覚悟

かくご · kakugo · JLPT N3 · noun

resolution

覚 awaken + 悟 realize (satori) = fully aware, so ready to face it

Both kanji mean waking up to the truth: 覚 is to become aware, and 悟 is the satori of Zen enlightenment. Once you clearly see what is coming, you accept it. Sound hook: kakugo, I'm ready to go.

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