覚悟しろ
kakugo shiro
In Japanese, 'prepare yourself' is expressed as 覚悟しろ (kakugo shiro).
The phrase 覚悟しろ is used to warn someone that they are about to face a harsh reality, a punishment or a physical attack. It serves as a warning to get ready for something unpleasant or a coming attack.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun part, 覚悟, refers to a state of mental readiness, resolution or preparedness for a difficult situation.
Which one should you use?
覚悟しろ is a blunt and forceful command, whereas 覚悟してください is a more polite way to tell someone to prepare themselves for a consequence.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
覚悟しろ is an informal and aggressive phrase, often used in blunt or dramatic contexts like confrontations or anime. For polite or formal situations, you can use 用意してください, 準備をしてください or 覚悟してください. For informal situations, you can use 用意しておいて or the casual 準備しといて.
How do you pronounce it?
kakugo shiro
Did you know?
- In samurai-era literature, 覚悟 was frequently used to describe a warrior's spiritual readiness to face death with dignity.
- Despite the aggressive tone of 覚悟しろ, the word 覚悟 is also used positively to describe the 'determination' or 'grit' needed to start a difficult but noble journey.
- Because 覚悟しろ is so heavily associated with villains in anime and manga, using it in real life can sound like you are jokingly pretending to be a cartoon antagonist.
Examples in context
- 覚悟しろ、これから厳しい訓練が始まる。Kakugo shiro, kore kara kibishii kunren ga hajimaru.Prepare yourself, a strict training session is about to begin.
- 覚悟しろ、後悔しても知らないぞ。Kakugo shiro, koukai shite mo shiranai zo.Prepare yourself, don't blame me if you regret it.
- 覚悟しろ！俺の攻撃を受ける準備はいいか？Kakugo shiro! Ore no kougeki o ukeru junbi wa ii ka?Prepare yourself! Are you ready to take my attack?
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are playing a very intense video game together.
- 健太 Kenta覚悟しろ、最強のボスが現れたぞ！Kakugo shiro, saikyou no bosu ga arawareta zo!Prepare yourself, the strongest boss has appeared!
- 美咲 Misakiわかってる、絶対に負けないから。Wakatteru, zettai ni makenai kara.I know, I am definitely not going to lose.
- 健太 Kenta美咲、集中しないと危ないぞ。Misaki, shuuchuu shinai to abunai zo.Misaki, it's dangerous if you don't concentrate.
- 美咲 Misaki大丈夫、準備はできているわ。Daijoubu, junbi wa dekite iru wa.It's okay, I am ready.
