決心
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Base noun form. Used to express a firm decision or strong will. Often paired with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form the verb 『決心する』 (kesshin suru, 'to decide / To resolve'). Example: 『彼は決心が固い』 (kare wa kesshin ga katai, 'He has strong determination').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are chatting at a café about personal goals and challenges. Ken is sharing his struggles with sticking to new habits.
決心
けっしん
determination / resolution
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine making a firm decision to climb a mountain. You 'kess' (決心 kesshin sounds like 'kess') your mind and 'shin' (決心 kesshin sounds like 'shin') your heart — that's determination! 'Kess-shin' → 決心 (kesshin, 'determination').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『決心』 (kesshin, 'determination') is often associated with New Year's resolutions or personal goals. People might say 『決心しました』 (kesshin shimashita, 'I have made up my mind') when committing to a challenging task, reflecting a strong sense of resolve.
Forms
Base: 決心Base noun form. Used to express a firm decision or strong will. Often paired with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form the verb 『決心する』 (kesshin suru, 'to decide / To resolve'). Example: 『彼は決心が固い』 (kare wa kesshin ga katai, 'He has strong determination').