synonym Comparative
決議
VS
決着
Differences Between "決議" and "決着"
Option A
決議
Meaning
resolution (of an assembly/meeting), vote, decision
Reading
けつぎ (ketsugi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
国連は新しい経済制裁の決議を採択した。
The UN adopted a resolution for new economic sanctions.
Option B
決着
Meaning
settlement, conclusion, decision, end
Reading
けっちゃく (ketchaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
長い議論の末、ついに両者の間で決着がついた。
After a long discussion, a settlement was finally reached between the two parties.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(resolution (of an assembly/meeting), vote, decision)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 決議: Often used in formal contexts like parliamentary or corporate meetings. Refers to a formal decision made by a group through discussion or vote.
- 決着: Implies bringing a matter to a definite end or resolution, often after a period of discussion, negotiation, or conflict. Commonly used with verbs like 「決着がつく」(a settlement is reached) or 「決着をつける」(to bring to a settlement).
- 決議: Often used in formal contexts like parliamentary or corporate meetings. Refers to a formal decision made by a group through discussion or vote.
- 決着: Implies bringing a matter to a definite end or resolution, often after a period of discussion, negotiation, or conflict. Commonly used with verbs like 「決着がつく」(a settlement is reached) or 「決着をつける」(to bring to a settlement).
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