Japanese symbol for “decision”
決定
けってい
Romaji: kettei
decision; determination
In Japanese, decision is 決定, read けってい (kettei).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vi, vs decision; determination
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “decision”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 確定 | かくてい kakutei | decision; settlement; confirmation |
| 決断 | けつだん ketsudan | decision; determination |
| 決意 | けつい ketsui | decision; determination; resolution |
| 判断 | はんだん handan | judgment; judgement; decision |
| 取り決め | とりきめ torikime | decision; agreement |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 解決 | かいけつ kaiketsu | settlement; solution; resolution |
| 決して | けっして kesshite | (not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least |
| 判決 | はんけつ hanketsu | judicial decision; judgement; judgment |
| 決勝 | けっしょう kesshou | decision of a contest |
| 決断 | けつだん ketsudan | decision; determination |
| 予定 | よてい yotei | plans; arrangement; schedule |
| 設定 | せってい settei | establishment; creation; posing (a problem) |
| 限定 | げんてい gentei | limit; restriction |
See also: Chinese symbol for “decision”.
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