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“decisive” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiketteiteki

Example

その一言が決定的な役割を果たしました。so no hito koto ga ket tei teki na yaku wari o ha ta shi ma shi ta

That one remark played a decisive role.

Illustration for 決定的 (decisive)

How to say “decisive” in Japanese

“Decisive” in Japanese is 決定的 (ketteiteki).

Describes something whose force settles an outcome or leaves little room for a different conclusion.

Full entry for 決定的: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 決定的

この証拠は結論を出すうえで決定的です。ko no shō ko wa ketsu ron o da su u e de ket tei teki de su

This evidence is decisive in reaching a conclusion.

Tips for using 決定的

  • In discussions of arguments or competition, 決定的 (ketteiteki) can mark the key evidence or event that separates the final result from other possibilities.

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