Translation of Japanese word "決める" to English
決める
きめる
[kimeru]
IPA: /kimeru/
Meaning
VerbTo resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.
How to use
決める (kimeru) — 'to decide'. Group 2. 〜に決める — decide on ~. 決めた！ — I've decided! 決まる (kimaru) — to be decided (intransitive).
🇬🇧 English
to decide
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 決める
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きめる
Romaji Transcription: kimeru
Example Sentences
明日は何を決めるつもりですか。
あしたはなんをきめるつもりですか
What do you plan to decide tomorrow?
彼は早く決めることができない。
かれははやくきめることができない
He can't decide quickly.
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Common phrases
- 決めた！— I've decided! / It's settled!
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Frequency rank: #306 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "決める" mean?▼
The Japanese word "決める" means "to decide" in English.
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The word "決める" is read as "きめる" (kimeru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Indicates the act of making a decision or choice.".
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