N2
けっちゃく (ketchaku)
決着
settlement, conclusion, decision, end
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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).
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "決着"!
この案件は今日中に______をつける必要がある。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「問題に最終的な解決をもたらす」という意味で「決着をつける」が最も適切です。
English: 「決着をつける」 (ketchaku o tsukeru) is the most appropriate expression to mean 'to bring a final resolution to a problem'.
English: 「決着をつける」 (ketchaku o tsukeru) is the most appropriate expression to mean 'to bring a final resolution to a problem'.
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