“Determination” in Japanese
Short answer
Determination in Japanese is “決心” (kesshin). Full meaning: determination, resolution.
Other ways to say “Determination” in Japanese
不退
futai determination
踏ん切り
fungiri determination, decision
志気
shiki determination, esprit de corps
決定
kettei decision, determination
不退転
futaiten determination, conviction
決断
ketsudan decision, determination
決意
ketsui decision, determination, resolution
根性
konjou willpower, guts, determination, grit, spirit; character, nature, disposition, personality
心意気
kokoroiki spirit, determination, pluck, mettle
けってい
kettei decision, determination
けっしん
kesshin determination, resolution
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