Japanese

はんだん
Meaning: judgment; decision; conclusion
Part of Speech: Noun

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判
断

Example sentences

I decided to leave the final decision to the leader.
現在の経済状況を考慮すると、慎重な判断が求められる。
Considering the current economic situation, a cautious judgment is required.
困難な状況でも、冷静な判断が必要だ。
Even in a difficult situation, a calm judgment is necessary.
最終的な判断は、部長に任せよう。
Let's leave the final judgment to the department manager.
人は外見で判断すべきではない。
One should not judge a person by their appearance.
偏見を排除して、客観的な視点で物事を判断すべきだ。
One should judge things from an objective perspective, setting aside any prejudices.
それはある意味、正しい判断だったと言える。
In a sense, it could be said that it was a correct judgment.
判断を誤ってしまった。
I made a mistake in my judgment.
状況に応じて適切な判断を下すことが重要だ。
It is important to make appropriate judgments depending on the situation.
審判は常に公平な判断を下さなければならない。
A referee must always make fair judgments.

Usage Notes

Refers to the process of thinking and deciding based on logic or standards.

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