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How to say "Decision" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "decision", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
決断
けつだん (ketsudan)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
不起訴処分
ふきそしょぶん (fukisoshobun)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "decision" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 決断 and 不起訴処分.
In Japanese, 決断 (けつだん (ketsudan)) is typically associated with "decision, determination, resolution (to do something)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to a personal, firm decision or resolution, often implying courage or difficulty in making it. It's about an individual's will..
On the other hand, 不起訴処分 (ふきそしょぶん (fukisoshobun)) maps to "decision of non-prosecution" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "decision" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "決断"
彼は家族のために会社を辞める決断をした。
He made the decision to quit his job for his family.
Bilingual Context for "不起訴処分"
私は不起訴処分に興味があります。
I am interested in decision of non-prosecution.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼は家族のために会社を辞める ＿＿＿ をした。" (Meaning: "He made the decision to quit his job for his family.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "決断" fits here because it means "decision, determination, resolution (to do something)" in the context of: "He made the decision to quit his job for his family.". "不起訴処分" represents "decision of non-prosecution".