English–Japanese

“make a decision” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikudasu

Example

会議で決定を下します。kai gi de ket tei o kuda shi ma su

I make a decision at the meeting.

Illustration for 下す (make a decision)

How to say “make a decision” in Japanese

“Make a decision” in Japanese is 下す (kudasu).

It marks the point at which careful consideration becomes a firm decision or conclusion.

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

Example sentences with 下す

十分に考えたうえで、最終的な判断を下します。jū bun ni kanga e ta u e de sai shū teki na han dan o kuda shi ma su

I will make a final judgment after thinking it over carefully.

Tips for using 下す

  • In everyday Japanese, 下す (kudasu) often appears in formal settings such as meetings, reports, and announcements, where a decision is presented as an official judgment.

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