Japanese

める

みさだめる
Meaning: to discern; to ascertain; to judge
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 見定める 見定めない
Polite 見定めます 見定めません
Past 見定めた 見定めなかった
Polite + Past 見定めました 見定めませんでした
Te-form 見定めて 見定めなくて
Potential 見定められる 見定められない
Passive 見定められる 見定められない
Causative 見定めさせる 見定めさせない
Imperative 見定めろ 見定めるな

Example

物事の本質を見定める必要がある。
One must discern the true nature of things.

Usage Notes

To look at something closely and make a definite judgment or decision about its nature or outcome.

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