Japanese Word of the Day
決める
ki-ME-ru • verb (transitive) — 7th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to decide; to choose; to determine
Examples
- 映画を見るかレストランに行くか、まだ決めていない。
(I haven't decided yet whether to watch a movie or go to a restaurant.) - 会議の日時を来週に決めました。
(I decided the meeting date and time for next week.) - 何を話すかを先に決めてからプレゼンテーションを作りましょう。
(Let's decide what to talk about first and then make the presentation.)
Synonyms
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決める is a common transitive verb used when someone makes a choice or sets something. The object is usually marked with を. For passive or intransitive nuance, the verb 決まる (kimaru) means 'be decided'. You will also see the pattern 〜ことにする／した to express 'decide to (do)'.
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