Translation and Meaning of: 決める - kimeru

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 決める (kimeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kimeru

Kana: きめる

Type: verb

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決める

Translation / Meaning: decide

Meaning in English: to decide

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- Synonyms
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Explanation and Etymology - (決める) kimeru

決める is a Japanese word that means "decide" or "resolve". The word is composed of two kanji characters: 決 (ketsu) which means "decision" or "resolution" and める (meru) which is a verbal suffix that indicates action. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when Japan adopted kanji writing from China. Since then, the word has been used in various situations, from personal decisions to important political decisions.

How to Write in Japanese - (決める) kimeru

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Verbal conjugation of 決める

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 決める (kimeru)

  • 決める - Basic shape
  • 決められる - Passive form
  • 決めた - Past form
  • 決めて - Shape yourself
  • 決めよう - Volitive form
  • 決めすぎる - Potential form
  • 決めている - Continuous form
  • 決めない - Negative form

Synonyms and Similar - (決める) kimeru

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

決定する; 決断する; 決心する; 決め付ける; 決め込む; 決め打つ; 決める; 定める; 断つ; 解決する; 結論を出す; 結ぶ; 確定する; 確定させる; 確認する; 判定する; 判断する; 規定する; 設定する; 定義する; 定款する; 定例する; 定員する; 定休する; 定期する; 定年する; 定価する; 定食する; 定住する; 定住させる; 定住地する; 定住者する; 定住

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Example Sentences - (決める) kimeru

Below are some example sentences:

咄嗟に決める

Totsuzen ni kimeru

Decide suddenly.

Decide immediately

  • 咄嗟に (totsuzen ni) - suddenly, immediately
  • 決める (kimeru) - decide, determine

学歴は人生を決めるわけではない。

Gakureki wa jinsei o kimeru wake de wa nai

Academics do not determine life.

Educational formation does not determine life.

  • 学歴 - means "school record" or "academic training".
  • は - topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "学歴".
  • 人生 - means "human life".
  • を - object particle indicating that "人生" is the direct object of the sentence.
  • 決める - verb meaning "decide" or "determine".
  • わけ - noun meaning "reason" or "reason".
  • ではない - negative expression meaning "is not".

人生を導く道は自分で決めるものだ。

Jinsei wo michibiku michi wa jibun de kimeru mono da

The way to lead life is to decide on your own.

  • 人生 - Life
  • を - object particle
  • 導く - Guide
  • 道 - Path
  • は - Topic particle
  • 自分 - Yourself
  • で - Location particle
  • 決める - Decide
  • もの - Thing
  • だ - Termination particle

勝敗は時に運命を決める。

Shōhai wa toki ni unmei o kimeru

Victory is sometimes destination.

  • 勝敗 - victory or defeat
  • は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 時に - sometimes
  • 運命 - destiny
  • を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
  • 決める - decide

政策は国の未来を決める重要な要素です。

Seisaku wa kuni no mirai o kimeru juuyou na youso desu

Politics is an important element that decides the country's future.

Politics is an important factor in determining the country's future.

  • 政策 (seisaku) - Politics
  • は (wa) - Topic particle
  • 国 (kuni) - Country
  • の (no) - Possessive particle
  • 未来 (mirai) - Future
  • を (wo) - Direct Object Particle
  • 決める (kimeru) - Decide
  • 重要な (juuyou na) - Importante
  • 要素 (yousou) - Element
  • です (desu) - Polite way of being

私たちは明日の計画を決める必要があります。

Watashitachi wa ashita no keikaku o kimeru hitsuyō ga arimasu

We need to decide the plan for tomorrow.

We need to decide tomorrow's plan.

  • 私たち - us in Japanese
  • 明日 - tomorrow in Japanese
  • の - possession particle in Japanese
  • 計画 - plan in Japanese
  • を - object particle in Japanese
  • 決める - decide in Japanese
  • 必要 - necessary in Japanese
  • が - subject particle in Japanese
  • あります - exists in Japanese

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Other words of the same type: verb

See other words from our dictionary that are also: verb

通じる

Kana: つうじる

Romaji: tsuujiru

Translation / Meaning:

run; lead to; to communicate; to understand; be well informed

切れる

Kana: きれる

Romaji: kireru

Translation / Meaning:

cut well; be sharp; to break; to snap; wear out; be hurt; to burst; collapse; to break; be disconnected; to be out; expire; separate (connections) with; sharp; cunning; less than

磨く

Kana: みがく

Romaji: migaku

Translation / Meaning:

to polish; shine; to brush; refine; to improve

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