覚悟

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 覚悟 (かくご) is mental readiness to accept a difficult consequence. The examples show deliberate preparation and a ready state.
• Basic usage: A long plan begins in expectation of hardship; readiness to receive severe criticism is already established.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Resolve before a task and readiness to face criticism
  • Expected content is marked by ことを; the adverse event is 批判を受ける. The word involves accepting difficulty rather than merely hoping.