Japanese word

判定

Pronunciation

Romajihantei

Meaning

  • nouncall

Example

審判の判定に従います。shin pan no han tei ni shitaga i ma su

I follow the referee's call.

Illustration for 判定 (call)

More examples

ビデオ判定で、得点が認められました。bi de o han tei de toku ten ga mito me ra re ma shi ta

The score was awarded after a video review.

Core concept

Describes an authoritative decision that settles how a situation or disputed point is to be regarded.

Common phrases

  • 判定を下すhan tei o kuda su

    make a ruling

  • 判定に従うhan tei ni shitaga u

    follow the decision

  • 判定が覆るhan tei ga kutsugae ru

    the call is overturned

Similar words

判断handan: A conclusion reached by considering facts or circumstances.
決定kettei: A choice or resolution that settles what will happen.
裁定saitei: An official ruling that resolves a dispute or determines an outcome.

Definition in Japanese

事実や状況を判断したうえで、ある結論を下すこと。ji jitsu ya jō kyō o han dan shi ta u e de a ru ketsu ron o kuda su ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 判定 (hantei, "judgment") combines 判 (han, "judge") with 定 (tei, "decide or settle") to mean a settled conclusion.

Usage tips

  • English speakers use call for a referee's decision as well as for a decision in general, so the sports use overlaps with 判定 (hantei).

Other meanings

  • judgmentnoun
  • rulingnoun

Related words

  • 判定者hanteishajudgenoun

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