GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜を覚悟で
Indicates carrying out a decision while accepting in advance an expected negative consequence such as criticism or loss.
Examples
厳しい批判を覚悟で、内部の問題を公表した。
Prepared to face harsh criticism, he disclosed the internal problems.
Words used
批判を覚悟で、自分の意見を述べた。
Prepared to face criticism, I stated my opinion.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
を覚悟でto an anticipated difficulty such as criticism or loss to describe acting with a readiness to face it. - Basic usage:
批判を覚悟で、自分の意見を述べた。means that the speaker voiced an opinion prepared to face criticism.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Preparedness versus awareness
危険を承知で行くfocuses on going despite knowing the danger.危険を覚悟で行くmore strongly conveys mental readiness to face that danger.