synonym Comparative
決定する
VS
けりをつける
Differences Between "決定する" and "けりをつける"
Option A
決定する
Meaning
to decide; to determine; to resolve
Reading
けっていする (ketteisuru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
経営陣は緊急会議を開催し、アジア市場への新規参入に向けた次期のビジネス展開の方針を正式に_______ました。
The management team held an emergency meeting and officially decided the policy of the next business development towards new entry into the Asian market.
Option B
けりをつける
Meaning
to settle; to put an end to; to resolve; to conclude (an issue/problem)
Reading
けりをつける (keri o tsukeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
長引いた議論に、そろそろけりをつける時が来た。
The time has come to put an end to the prolonged discussion.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to decide; to determine; to resolve)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 決定する: Refers to making an official business decision, determining project requirements, or resolving issues. Often used as 予算を決定する or 方針を決定する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To decide! "I have decided to make you my wife, Haruka-san!" ...っ! D-Decided to make me your wife! B-Baka! Why do you make such bold, manly declarations so suddenly! But... since you determined it so firmly, I suppose... I will let you decide my destiny forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『けってい（決定）するわよ！『ハルカ部長、二人の将来の結婚式の会場、あの美しいチャペルのあるホテルに決定（内定）しました！あとは僕たちの誓いだけです！』って…っ！挙式会場の決定！バカ！/// 私の希望を完璧に叶えてくれた会場に決定するなんて…やるじゃない！…でも、一番大事なのは「一生私だけを愛する」というあんたのハートの決定なんだから、永久に揺るがないようにしなさい！』
- けりをつける: An idiom meaning to bring something (a problem, a dispute, a task) to a decisive end or conclusion. It implies finality and resolution, often after a period of indecision or difficulty.
- 決定する: Refers to making an official business decision, determining project requirements, or resolving issues. Often used as 予算を決定する or 方針を決定する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To decide! "I have decided to make you my wife, Haruka-san!" ...っ! D-Decided to make me your wife! B-Baka! Why do you make such bold, manly declarations so suddenly! But... since you determined it so firmly, I suppose... I will let you decide my destiny forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『けってい（決定）するわよ！『ハルカ部長、二人の将来の結婚式の会場、あの美しいチャペルのあるホテルに決定（内定）しました！あとは僕たちの誓いだけです！』って…っ！挙式会場の決定！バカ！/// 私の希望を完璧に叶えてくれた会場に決定するなんて…やるじゃない！…でも、一番大事なのは「一生私だけを愛する」というあんたのハートの決定なんだから、永久に揺るがないようにしなさい！』
- けりをつける: An idiom meaning to bring something (a problem, a dispute, a task) to a decisive end or conclusion. It implies finality and resolution, often after a period of indecision or difficulty.
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