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決着

kecchaku

Description

「決着」は、長く続いた問題や争いに、はっきりした答えや終わりがつくことです。

"決着" means reaching a clear answer or conclusion to a long-lasting problem or dispute.

試合や話し合いなど、勝ち負けや結論が出る場面でよく使います。

It is often used in situations like matches or discussions where a winner or conclusion is decided.

Meanings

決着kecchaku

settlement; conclusion; being decided

長い話し合いで、やっと決着がついた。

After a long discussion, we finally reached a conclusion.

決着するkecchaku suru

to be settled; to reach a conclusion

この問題は明日決着するだろう。

This issue will probably be settled tomorrow.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    決 (decide) + 着 (arrive/settle), literally 'arriving at a decision'.

  • Nuance

    often used with 付く as 決着がつく, meaning a matter finally gets resolved.

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