VocabJLPT N3
determination
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. determination
  2. 2. resolution
A noun meaning a firm decision or resolution one makes in one's mind. It implies a strong, deliberate commitment to a course of action, and is often used when someone has made up their mind about something important.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In a negotiation, you should show that you're not backing down.

Sentence 2

I wrote a letter to my future self about the commitment I'm making today.

Sentence 3

No matter how many times I fail, my determination to keep trying never fades.

Sentence 4

Sometimes you need to make a conscious decision to just rest and clear your head.

Sentence 5

The stronger the wind, the more determined I am to push forward.