N3
はんだん (handan)
判断
judgment; decision
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to making a judgment, assessment, or decision based on logic or evidence. Can be used with する as a verb (判断する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Calm and precise judgment is required in business! ...B-But why is it that when it comes to my feelings, you lack all basic judgment?! Tell me, are you really that blind or just playing dumb?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ビジネスにおいて、冷静で的確な判断は必須よ！...っ、なのに、どうしてあんたは私の好意（シグナル）に対してだけ、そんなに判断力がゼロなのよ！鈍感にも程があるわ！』
📝 Example Sentences
状況を総合的に分析した上で、最終的な判断を下します。
After comprehensively analyzing the situation, I will make the final judgment.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "判断"!
外見だけでその人の性格を_______するのは、避けるべきです。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 外面的な要素のみで人を評価・査定する「判断（する）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『外見での判断はダメ！でもね、私のこのツンツンした態度（外面）の奥にある本心（愛）も、ちゃんと見抜いて判断しなさいよね！』
English: Since it represents evaluating or assessing someone based only on outer factors, 'judging' (handan suru) is correct. Haruka: 'Don't judge by appearances! But you know, make sure you properly see through and judge my true feelings (love) hidden behind this prickly attitude (outer face)!'
English: Since it represents evaluating or assessing someone based only on outer factors, 'judging' (handan suru) is correct. Haruka: 'Don't judge by appearances! But you know, make sure you properly see through and judge my true feelings (love) hidden behind this prickly attitude (outer face)!'
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