Japanese

けってい
Meaning: decision; determination; to decide
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

決
定

Example sentences

We have decided on the date for next month's meeting.
新しい教育方針が決定された。
A new educational policy has been decided.
政府は来年、消費税率を引き上げることを決定した。
The government decided to raise the consumption tax rate next year.
その決定を下す権限は私にはありません。
I do not have the authority to make that decision.
決定する前に、現地を調査した。
We investigated the actual site before making a decision.
裁判所は検察側の請求を退ける決定を下した。
The court made a decision to reject the prosecution's request.
彼自身もその決定には驚いていた。
He himself was surprised by that decision.
会議では、いくつかの重要な事項を決定しました。
We decided on several important matters at the meeting.
彼は重々しい口調で、その決定を皆に伝えた。
He conveyed the decision to everyone in a grave tone.
上層部の決定に従うしかない。
We have no choice but to follow the decision of the upper management.

Usage Notes

Used for official or clear decisions in both formal and informal contexts.

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