Japanese

せってい
Meaning: setting; configuration; setup
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

設
定

Example sentences

I changed the settings of my smartphone.
部屋の温度を二十五度に設定した。
I set the room temperature to 25 degrees.
一度変更した設定を元に戻すのは大変だ。
It is difficult to undo the settings once they have been changed.
そのサービスは品質の維持が最高ランクに設定されている。
That service has its quality maintenance set at the highest rank.
お気に入りの曲を着信音に設定した。
I set my favorite song as my ringtone.
今年の目標は少し高めに設定した。
I set this year's goals a bit high.
システムメニューから設定を変更する
I change the settings from the system menu.

Usage Notes

Refers to establishing rules, conditions, or configuring devices and systems.

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