Word Meaning 決める
きめる
kimeru
決める is read as きめる (kimeru) and means to immobilize with a double-arm lock (in sumo, judo, etc.).
Meaning
English
- to immobilize with a double-arm lock (in sumo, judo, etc.)
- to always do
- to have made a habit of
- to carry out successfully (a move in sports, a pose in dance, etc.)
- to succeed in doing
- to clinch (a victory)
- to decide (the outcome of a match)
- to eat or drink something
Reading
Kana
きめる
Romaji
kimeru
Writing Variants
- 極める きめる kimeru
Stroke Sequence
3 Characters • 10 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
10決める。
Decide.
今日中に決めるべきよ。
We should decide today.
幸せは自分の心が決める。
Happiness is determined by your heart.
彼が新しい方針を決める。
He decides on a new policy.
どこに行くか決めるのは難しい。
It is difficult to decide where to go.
歌が上手か下手なんて誰が決めるの？
How can someone know if they're a good singer or not?
決めるのは今でなくて構いませんよ。
You don't need to make a decision now.
じゃんけんで係を決めることになった。
Rock Paper Scissors was used to decide who would be in charge.
どこで会うかを今決める必要はないよ。
It isn't necessary to make a decision now about where to meet.
決める前に家族と相談したいのですが。
Before deciding, I would like to consult with my family.