Meaning

Primary

To Decide

Alternative

To Determine

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

A 決定 is a "decision." So, when you add する to it you're making it a verb, meaning this word means to decide.

Reading

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

Explanation

The reading is the same as 決定 with する added. Make sure you know 決定 and you'll know this word as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 市長が決定する

    the mayor decides

    プランが決定する

    the plan is decided

    日時が決定する

    the date and time are decided

Context Sentences

コウイチの赤ちゃんの名前が決定したら、すぐにお知らせしますね。

Once they've decided on a name for Koichi's baby, I'll let you know right away.

コンテストの勝者を決定しました。

The winner of the contest has been decided.

クソワロタwwwこのテレビ番組クソほど面白いじゃねーかよ。俺の一番好きな番組に決定したわ。

ROFL! This TV show is hilarious, man. I’ve decided that this is now my new favorite show.

Kanji Composition