English–Japanese
“decision” in Japanese
How to say “decision” in Japanese
“Decision” in Japanese is 判断 (handan).
It is the act of assessing a situation and fixing a course of action or a conclusion.
Example sentences with 判断
大切なことは、家族と相談してから判断します。tai setsu na ko to wa ka zoku to sō dan shi te ka ra han dan shi ma su
For important matters, I make a decision after talking with my family.
Tips for using 判断
- The phrase 判断が速い (handan ga hayai) describes someone who reaches decisions quickly, not someone who moves quickly.
Other Japanese words for “decision”
チームで試合の日を決定しました。chī mu de shi ai no hi o ket tei shi ma shi ta
The team decided on the date of the game.
大きな決断には勇気が必要です。ō ki na ketsu dan ni wa yū ki ga hitsu yō de su
A major decision requires courage.