decide, fix, agree upon, appoint

About this kanji

The kanji "決" primarily means to decide or to fix something. It can be used both as a verb and in compound words. One common compound is "解決" (かいけつ), which means settlement, often in the context of resolving a problem. Another is "議決" (ぎけつ), meaning resolution, used in formal decision-making settings. You might also come across "決意" (けつい), which means determination, indicating a strong decision to act. When using this kanji, remember that it often conveys a sense of finality in decisions.

Example sentences

• 我々はやっと決めた。

  We have finally decided.

Meanings across languages

English

decide, fix, agree upon, appoint

Tiếng Việt

quyết định, sửa chữa, thống nhất, bổ nhiệm

日本語

決める, 決定, 約束

한국어

결정하다, 확정하다, 동의하다

中文

决定, 修正, 协议

id

menentukan, memperbaiki, bersepakat

th

ตัดสินใจ, กำหนด, ตกลง

es

decidir, fijar, acordar

fr

décider, fixer, convenir

de

entscheiden, festlegen, einigen

pt

decidir, definir, concordar

Common compounds

• 解決かいけつsettlement, solution, resolution
• 議決ぎけつresolution, decision, vote
• 決意けついdecision, determination, resolution
• 決議けつぎresolution, vote, decision
• 決済けっさいsettlement (of an account), liquidation of debts, payment
• 決算けっさんsettlement of accounts, closing accounts, financial results
• 決勝けっしょうdecision of a contest, finals
• 決断けつだんdecision, determination