realize · enlightenment

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 悟 has 10 strokes, the on-reading ご, and the kun-reading さとる. 悟る (さとる) means to realize a fact or discern a meaning.
• Basic usage: 悟る concerns understanding gained through experience or clues; 覚悟 (かくご) means readiness to accept something such as difficulty.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Realization and readiness
  • 家族の大切さを悟った describes realizing the importance of family through travel. 相手の沈黙から真意を悟る means to discern someone's true intent from their silence.
  • 困難が続くことを覚悟して expresses readiness for difficulties to continue. 強い批判を受ける覚悟 means readiness to face strong criticism.