決まる | Japanese meaning

決まる【きまる】

Frequency rank: 716.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to be decided; to be settled; to be fixed; to be arranged
to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be fixed; to be setas 決まっている or 決まった
to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be a convention; to be a custom; to be common knowledgeas ...と決まっている
to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.); to go well; to succeed; to connect (of a punch)
to look good (of clothing); to look sharp; to be stylish; to suit one; to be held in place (of a hairdo)
to be struck and held (of a pose in kabuki)

Forms

決まる【きまる】【キマる】Frequency rank: 716.
決る【きまる】【キマる】Frequency rank: 51,357. – 52,626.
極る【きまる】【キマる】
きまるFrequency rank: 25,902. – 26,097.
キマるFrequency rank: 46,119. – 47,037.

Generated definitions (experimental)

to be decided; to be settled; to be fixed; to be arranged

This meaning is used when something is finalized or confirmed. It often refers to decisions, plans, or outcomes that have been established.

。

The direction of the new project was decided in the meeting.

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The match will be decided tomorrow afternoon.

to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be fixed; to be set

This meaning conveys the idea of something remaining constant or unaltered over time. It may refer to conditions, states, or situations that do not change.

、おなじ同じ。

That place is the same as always.

。

His opinion is fixed.

to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be a convention; to be a custom; to be common knowledge

This meaning indicates something widely accepted as standard, traditional, or expected behavior within a group or society.

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This is a fixed etiquette in Japan.

、。

That event is considered to be a historical convention.

to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.); to go well; to succeed; to connect (of a punch)

This meaning is used to describe the successful execution of an action, particularly in sports or competitive situations, highlighting effectiveness and congruence.

。

He successfully executed a magnificent shot.

。

That punch landed perfectly.

to look good (of clothing); to look sharp; to be stylish; to suit one; to be held in place (of a hairdo)

This meaning refers to how clothing or appearances are perceived positively, often indicating that they fit well or enhance one's image.

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This dress looks very good on her.

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His hairstyle always looks sharp.

to be struck and held (of a pose in kabuki)

This meaning specifically relates to performing arts, particularly kabuki, where a pose is intentionally taken and held for dramatic effect.

、。

He struck a magnificent pose at that moment.

かぶきkabuki。

The kabuki actor captivated the audience with a striking pose.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to be decided; to be settled; to be fixed; to be arrangedschedule is decidedfate is decidedthings are settledpolicy is decidedhairstyle is setoutfit looks goodmatch is decidedoutcome is determinedfeelings are settledcompetition is decided

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)