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定め

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Japanese

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Kanji in this term
さだ
Grade: 3
kun'yomi

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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(れん)(よう)(けい) (ren'yōkei, stem or continuative form) of the verb (さだ)める (sadameru).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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(さだ) (sadame

  1. law; regulations; customs; that which has been decided and is widely held
  2. destiny; fate; predestination; the future which has already been decided
  3. decision; judgment

References

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  1. ^ Kindaichi, Kyōsuke et al., editors (1974), 新明解国語辞典 [Shin Meikai Kokugo Jiten] (in Japanese), Second edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō
  2. ^ Hirayama, Teruo, editor (1960), 全国アクセント辞典 (Zenkoku Akusento Jiten, Nationwide Accent Dictionary) (in Japanese), Tōkyō: Tōkyōdō, →ISBN