決める
VERB
(1)
[/ˈkimeɾɯ/ja-JP]
decide
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determine
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choose
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make a decision
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settle on
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resolved
creative
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finalize
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untranslatable concept
untranslatable
(The concept of '決める' encompasses nuances of decision-making that may not translate cleanly into English without additional context.)
The core meaning of 決める is "to decide," "to determine," or "to choose." It implies making a firm choice or resolution after consideration, often leading to a final conclusion or commitment. Unlike simply "thinking about something" or "selecting from options," 決める often carries a nuance of finality, setting something definitively, or actively bringing something to a determined state. It conveys the act of bringing a matter to a conclusion or settling something firmly.
不規則な活用
| masu | nai | plain | ta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 決めます | 決めない | 決める | 決めた |
- 何を食べるかまだ決めていない。 — I haven't decided what to eat yet.
- 彼は来年日本に行くことを決めた。 — He decided to go to Japan next year.
- このプロジェクトは、次の会議で最終的に決められる。 — This project will be finally decided at the next meeting.
- 彼女は目標を達成すると心に決めた。 — She resolved in her heart to achieve her goal.
- 部長が新しい方針を決めました。 — The department head decided on a new policy.