JLPT N4 Elementary
決める
To decide something or execute an action perfectly.
Readings
Other forms
決めます polite form
決めた plain past
決めて te-form
決めない plain negative
決められる potential form
キメる katakana form
1 Transitive Verb
To decide" / "To choose
This transitive verb refers to the active act of making a choice, establishing a rule, or setting a plan.
Example
毎朝 ジョギング を する と 決め て います 。
I've made it a rule to go jogging every morning.
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2 Transitive Verb
To perform perfectly" / "To nail it
Indicates successfully executing an action, technique, or look with style and finality.
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