What is the Kanji for 'Decide' and 'Cut off'? | 断

kanji

Meaning

Decide, Cut off

Reading

Parts

斤Axe, Catty 米Rice

Example Word

決断: decision. The Japanese noun '決断 (けつだん)' means 'decision'. It refers to the act of making a firm and resolute choice, often after careful consideration. This word is commonly used in contexts where a significant or impactful choice is made. For example: He made a quick decision「彼は早い決断をした」(かれははやいけつだんをした). Making a decision is important「決断を下すことは重要だ」(けつだんをくだすことはじゅうようだ). The word carries a nuance of determination and finality, often implying that the decision is not easily reversible.

Radical

斤

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

418

Handwriting

kanji

斤

Meaning

Axe, Catty

kanji

米

Meaning

Rice

word

判断

Meaning

Judgment

word

横断歩道

Meaning

Crosswalk

word

断る

Meaning

Refuse

word

横断

Meaning

Crossing

word

診断

Meaning

Diagnosis

word

決断

Meaning

Decision

word

断つ

Meaning

Cut, Sever

word

中断

Meaning

Interruption

word

断水

Meaning

Water cut off

word

油断

Meaning

Carelessness

word

断定

Meaning

Conclusion

kanji

新

Meaning

New

kanji

近

Meaning

Near

kanji

所

Meaning

Place

kanji

質

Meaning

Quality

kanji

折

Meaning

Bend, Fold

kanji

祈

Meaning

Pray

kanji

析

Meaning

Chop, Analyze

kanji

丘

Meaning

Hill

kanji

斥

Meaning

Expel, Reject

kanji

匠

Meaning

Artisan, Craftsman

kanji

斬

Meaning

Slice

kanji

数

Meaning

Number

kanji

来

Meaning

Come

kanji

番

Meaning

Turn

kanji

奥

Meaning

Core, Heart

kanji

料

Meaning

Materials, Fee

kanji

歯

Meaning

Tooth

kanji

精

Meaning

Spirit, Refine

kanji

継

Meaning

Succeed, Inherit

kanji

粋

Meaning

Refined, Stylish

kanji

迷

Meaning

Perplexed, Astray

kanji

糖

Meaning

Sugar

kanji

粧

Meaning

Cosmetics, Apply makeup

kanji

糧

Meaning

Provisions, Food

kanji

粉

Meaning

Flour, Powder

kanji

粒

Meaning

Grain, Grains

kanji

粘

Meaning

Sticky

kanji

粗

Meaning

Coarse, Rough

kanji

粛

Meaning

Purge, Solemn