Japanese

する

いをけっする
Meaning: to make up one's mind; to take the plunge
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 意を決する 意を決しない
Polite 意を決します 意を決しません
Past 意を決した 意を決しなかった
Polite + Past 意を決しました 意を決しませんでした
Te-form 意を決して 意を決しなくて
Potential 意を決できる 意を決できない
Passive 意を決される 意を決されない
Causative 意を決させる 意を決させない
Imperative 意を決しろ 意を決するな

Handwriting

意
を
決
す
る

Example

He made up his mind and decided to quit the company he had worked at for many years.

Usage Notes

Used when someone reaches a firm decision or resolve, especially regarding something important or difficult.

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