synonym Comparative
判断する
VS
定める
Differences Between "判断する" and "定める"
Option A
判断する
Meaning
to judge; to decide; to determine; to estimate
Reading
はんだんする (handansuru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
経営陣は新規プロジェクトへの巨額な投資を実行すべきかどうか、市場動向の綿密な分析データを基に冷静に_______ました。
The management team calmly decided whether to execute a huge investment in the new project based on the detailed analysis data of market trends.
Option B
定める
Meaning
to decide, to establish, to set, to determine
Reading
さだめる (sadameru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会社は新しい目標を定めた。
The company established new goals.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to judge; to decide; to determine; to estimate)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 判断する: Refers to making a logical decision or judgment based on facts, system logs, requirements, or evidence. Often used as 状況を判断する or 自己判断. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To judge/decide! "I have judged that we are destined to be together forever, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Judged to be together! B-Baka! Don't make such final, majestic verdicts so casually! But... since your judgment is so accurate, I suppose... I will let you decide all of our weekend date destinations! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はんだん（判断）するよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの今日のツンツン顔の角度から判断して、本心では僕にギュッと甘いハグを求めていると確信しました！』って…っ！ツンの角度から判断！バカ！/// 何その高精度な解析機能は！…でも、その判断が100%当たってるんだから、黙って今すぐ私を力強く抱きしめなさいよね！』
- 定める: Often implies making a formal decision, setting rules, or determining a course of action. More formal or definitive than 決める (kimeru).
- 判断する: Refers to making a logical decision or judgment based on facts, system logs, requirements, or evidence. Often used as 状況を判断する or 自己判断. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To judge/decide! "I have judged that we are destined to be together forever, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Judged to be together! B-Baka! Don't make such final, majestic verdicts so casually! But... since your judgment is so accurate, I suppose... I will let you decide all of our weekend date destinations! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はんだん（判断）するよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの今日のツンツン顔の角度から判断して、本心では僕にギュッと甘いハグを求めていると確信しました！』って…っ！ツンの角度から判断！バカ！/// 何その高精度な解析機能は！…でも、その判断が100%当たってるんだから、黙って今すぐ私を力強く抱きしめなさいよね！』
- 定める: Often implies making a formal decision, setting rules, or determining a course of action. More formal or definitive than 決める (kimeru).
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