JLPT N3 Intermediate
思い切る
To make a bold decision or to give up completely
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Other forms
思い切って adverbial form
思い切った past form used as adjective
思い切ります polite form
思い切れない negative potential form
1 Verb
To take the plunge / Go for it
Describes the act of casting aside hesitation to make a resolute decision or take bold action.
Example
会社 を 辞めて 、 自分 の 店 を 開こう と 思い切った 。
I took the plunge and decided to quit my job and open my own store.
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2 Verb
To give up on / Get over
Refers to abandoning an idea, hope, or person entirely, often implying a sense of resignation.
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