Japanese

けつだん
Meaning: decision; determination; resolution
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

決
断

Example sentences

He made a big decision.
自分の決断を後で後悔したくない。
I don't want to regret my decision later.
彼女はキャリアを変えるという大胆な決断を下した。
She made a bold decision to change her career.
決断を下す前に、あらゆる要素を考慮に入れる必要がある。
We must take all factors into consideration before making a decision.
決断を下す前に、冷静になる。
Calm down before making a decision.
彼の決断を家族が後押しした。
His family supported his decision.
彼は非常に慎重だが、逆に言えば、決断を下すのが遅いとも言える。
He is very cautious, but conversely, it could be said that he is slow to make decisions.
彼は目的のためなら、非情な決断も厭わない。
He doesn't hesitate to make heartless decisions if it's for his goal.
彼は苦渋の決断を迫られた
He was forced to make a bitter decision.
彼は自分の決断が正しかったのか、何度も自問自答した。
He questioned himself many times whether his decision was correct.

Usage Notes

Refers to a firm decision made after careful thought, often involving significant consequences.

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