Japanese

かくてい
Meaning: determination; confirmation; settlement; finalization
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

確
定

Example sentences

The travel schedule has been finalized.
裁判の結果、被告人の無罪が確定した。
As a result of the trial, the defendant's innocence was confirmed.
刑の確定後、彼は直ちに刑務所へ収監された。
He was taken to the detention center after his sentence was finalized.

Usage Notes

Describes something being decided or fixed firmly. Often used for results, schedules, or legal decisions.

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