決: the kanji for decide
決 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means decide. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
決 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
決 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ケツ (ketsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 決定けってい · kettei | decision |
| 解決かいけつ · kaiketsu | resolution |
きめる (kimeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 決めるきめる · kimeru | to decide |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 旅行の日程を決定しました。Ryokō no nittei o kettei shimashita.We decided on the travel itinerary.
- 問題は無事解決した。Mondai wa buji kaiketsu shita.The problem was resolved without issue.
- 何を食べるか決めましょう。Nani o taberu ka kimemashō.Let's decide what to eat.
- 会議で来年度の計画を決定した。Kaigi de rainendo no keikaku o kettei shita.We decided on next year's plan at the meeting.
- 彼と話し合って問題を解決した。Kare to hanashiatte mondai o kaiketsu shita.I talked it over with him and resolved the problem.
Questions about 決
How many strokes does 決 have?
決 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 決?
The on readings are ketsu (ケツ). The kun readings are kimeru (きめる), kimaru (きまる).
What JLPT level is 決?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Rules and society
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 決
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.