N1
きせいじじつ (kiseijijitsu)
既成事実
accomplished fact, fait accompli, established fact
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a fact or situation that has already been established and cannot be easily changed, even if it was done without prior consultation or agreement. Often implies a sense of having to accept something that has already happened.
📝 Example Sentences
交渉の前に、彼らは合併を既成事実化しようとした。
Before negotiations, they tried to make the merger an accomplished fact.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "既成事実"!
会議の前に、社長はすでに決定を下し、それを_______として突きつけてきた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 事前に相談なく、すでに決まってしまったことを指します。
English: It refers to something that has already been decided without prior consultation.
English: It refers to something that has already been decided without prior consultation.
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