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JLPT N3 Intermediate

断

Decision, judgment, refusal, or severance.

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決断 ketsudan - decision
断る kotowaru - to refuse
断つ tatsu - to sever
判断 handan - judgment
無断 mudan - without permission
Noun (primarily in compounds)

Decision / Judgment

Refers to the act of reaching a firm conclusion or resolution by metaphorically severing uncertainty.

Example

会社 を 辞める という 大きな 決断 を しました 。

I made the big decision to quit my company.

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Decision, judgment, refusal, or severance.
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