決意する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 決意する | 決意しない |
| Polite | 決意します | 決意しません |
| Past polite | 決意しました | 決意しませんでした |
| Past | 決意した | 決意しなかった |
| Te-form | 決意して | 決意しないで |
| Desire | 決意したい | 決意したくない |
| Potential | 決意できる | 決意できない |
| Passive | 決意される | 決意されない |
| Causative | 決意させる | 決意させない |
| Causative passive | 決意させられる | 決意させられない |
| Volitional | 決意しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 決意しましょう | |
| Imperative | 決意しろ | 決意するな |
| Conditional | 決意すれば | 決意しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 決意したら | 決意しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
decision; determination; resolution
A firm, often formal decision or resolve to do something. Used for personal resolutions, official determinations, and strong declarations of intent.
He made up his mind to study abroad.
社長は改革を断行する決意を固めた。
The president hardened his resolve to carry out reforms.
He made up his mind to study abroad.
She firmed up her resolve to take the new job.
He expressed his determination in the speech.
He tackled the work with renewed determination.
He set off, carrying his resolve in his heart.
決意 stresses a firm decision or resolve to do something specific, while 抱負 is a hopeful vision of what one wants to accomplish.
決意する emphasizes a strong, deliberate resolve, while 思い立つ is lighter and often spontaneous, like a sudden urge to start something.
決意する focuses on the moment of firmly deciding to do something, while 志す emphasizes a long-term aspiration one holds and pursues.
決意 focuses on the inner resolve or firm intention one forms, while 決断 emphasizes the concrete act of deciding on a course of action, often under pressure.