noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
readiness; preparedness; resolution; determination
A firm mental state of being ready to face a difficult or risky situation, often with resolve. Used both as a noun and with する to mean 'to prepare oneself mentally' or 'to resolve oneself'.
彼は危険を覚悟の上で救助に向かった。
He went to the rescue fully prepared for the danger.
I started the new business resolved to accept possible failure.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
resignation; acceptance of one's fate
A state of having accepted an undesirable outcome or fate, often with a nuance of giving up resistance. Frequently used in the phrase 覚悟を決める (to resign oneself).
彼は死を覚悟しているようだった。
He seemed to have accepted his death.
もう逃げられないと覚悟を決めた。
I resigned myself to the fact that I could no longer escape.