Meaning

Primary

Decision

Alternative

Determination

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

It's been decided and determined. The decision has been made.

Reading

けってい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Just be sure to take note of the shortened けつ in . It goes to けっ.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 決定を行う

    to make a decision

    決定をする

    to make a decision

    決定を下す

    to make a decision

Context Sentences

今すぐは決定出来ません。

I can't decide right away.

アメリカに支店をオープンするかどうかは明日のミーティングで決定します。

We'll decide in tomorrow's meeting whether to open a branch in the United States.

ホリコシ先生、ご自分のマンガのアニメ化決定について、どう思われますか?

Horikoshi-sensei, how do you feel about the decision to animate your manga?

Kanji Composition