Translation and Meaning of: 判断 - handan

The Japanese word 「判断」 (handan) is composed of two kanji: 「判」 and 「断」。The kanji 「判」 (han) means "judgment," "decision," or "distinguish," while the kanji 「断」 (dan) can be interpreted as "cut" or "interruption." When combined, they form an expression that conveys the idea of making a judgment or decision, often involving a clear distinction or separation between different options or ideas.

In the Japanese language, 「判断」 (handan) is often used to describe the process of forming an opinion or verdict after considering evidence or arguments. This term not only implies a logical conclusion but also suggests a certain degree of responsibility for the decision made. Although in various contexts the meanings may vary, the central concept remains: a choice or inference made after careful consideration.

The use of 「判断」 (handan) extends to various aspects of daily life in Japan, from personal decisions to more formal contexts such as legal or scientific ones. Similarly, the word can be used in compositions like 「判断力」 (handanryoku), which means "faculty of judgment" or "discernment," and 「判断材料」 (handanzairyo), indicating the "materials" or "foundations" necessary to make a decision. These developments show how the notion of judgment permeates the language and culture, emphasizing the importance of careful reflection in decision-making.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 判定 (Handan) - Determination, to judge a situation or condition.
• 評価 (Hyouka) - Assessment, appreciation, or judgment of something or someone.
• 見極める (Mikiwameru) - Verify, discern, or fully understand a situation.
• 判明する (Hanmei suru) - Reveal or clarify whether something is true or not.
• 判別する (Hanbetsu suru) - Distinguish or classify, especially among different options.
• 判定する (Handan suru) - Deciding or making a judgment about something, similar to 判定.
• 判断する (Handan suru) - Making a decision or making a judgment, with an emphasis on reasoning processes.

判断

Romaji: handan
Kana: はんだん
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: judgment; decision; adjudication; conclusion; decipher; divination

Meaning in English: judgement;decision;adjudication;conclusion;decipherment;divination

Definition: To evaluate things and decide.

Example Sentences - (判断) handan

See below some example sentences:

主観に基づいて判断する。

Shukan ni motodzuite handan suru

Decide based on subjective point of view.

Judgment based on subjectivity.

• 主観に基づいて - based on the subjective
• 判断する - judge

適確な判断をすることが重要です。

Tekikaku na handan wo suru koto ga juuyou desu

It is important to do accurate judgments.

It is important to make an appropriate decision.

• 適確な - I need, exact
• 判断をする - Making a decision, judging
• ことが - Particle indicating that the previous word is the subject of the sentence
• 重要です - is important

実例を見てから判断してください。

Jitsurei wo mite kara handan shite kudasai

Please make a judgment after seeing a real example.

Please judge after looking at the examples.

• 実例 - Example
• を - direct object particle
• 見て - ver (-te form of the verb)
• から - time particle, indicates that the action takes place after something
• 判断して - judge, decide (-te form of the verb)
• ください - please make a request

この判断は妥当だと思います。

Kono handan wa datō da to omoimasu

I think this decision is fair.

I think this decision is reasonable.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• 判断 - noun meaning "judgment" or "decision"
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 妥当 - adjective meaning "appropriate" or "reasonable"
• だ - auxiliary verb that indicates the present tense and the affirmative form
• と - particle that indicates the direct quotation of an opinion or thought
• 思います - verb that means "to think" or "believe" and indicates the polite and polite form

公正な判断をすることが重要です。

Kousei na handan wo suru koto ga juuyou desu

It is important to do fair judgments.

It is important to make a fair decision.

• 公正な - adjective meaning "fair" or "impartial"
• 判断 - noun meaning "judgment" or "decision"
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• する - verb meaning "to do" or "to accomplish"
• こと - noun indicating an abstract action or event
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 重要 - Adjective meaning "important"
• です - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence
• . - punctuation mark that indicates the end of the sentence

判断力が大切です。

Handanryoku ga taisetsu desu

Judgment is important.

• 判断力 (handanryoku) - judgment skills
• が (ga) - subject particle
• 大切 (taisetsu) - important, valuable
• です (desu) - Verb "to be" in polite form

合理的な判断をすることが大切です。

Gōriteki na handan o suru koto ga taisetsu desu

It is important to do rational judgments.

It is important to do a reasonable judgment.

• 合理的な - adjective meaning "rational" or "reasonable"
• 判断 - noun meaning "judgment" or "decision"
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• する - verb meaning "to do" or "to accomplish"
• こと - noun that indicates an action or event
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 大切 - Adjective meaning "important" or "valuable".
• です - Auxiliary verb that indicates the polite form of speech

賢明な判断をすることが大切です。

Kenmei na handan wo suru koto ga taisetsu desu

It is important to make wise decisions.

It is important to make a wise judgment.

• 賢明な - wise, prudent
• 判断をする - make decisions, judge
• ことが - is important
• 大切です - It's crucial, it's essential