Translation and Meaning of: 否決 - hiketsu

The word 「否決」 (hiketsu) is composed of two kanji: 「否」 (hi) and 「決」 (ketsu). 「否」 is a kanji that means "negation" or "no," and is often used to express rejection or disagreement. On the other hand, the kanji 「決」 means "decision" or "determination," and is related to the act of deciding or resolving something. Together, these kanji form the term 「否決」, which means "rejection" or "veto," referring to the act of refusing a proposal or decision.

Historically, the word 「否決」 has been used in formal contexts, especially in political and legislative deliberations, where decisions can be accepted or denied. For example, in a legislative assembly, a proposal may be submitted for voting, and the result could be an "approval" or a "denial" (否決). This term, therefore, carries significant weight in discussions and decisions of great impact, where the opposition or rejection of an idea needs to be clearly expressed.

The expression 「否決」 can also be seen in less formal situations whenever someone wants to indicate that a suggestion, idea, or even a request has been rejected. Moreover, the vocabulary associated with 「否決」 includes words like 「否決権」 (hiketsuken), which means "veto power," demonstrating the authority of one party to reject decisions made by others. This veto power is central to many political and organizational systems, suggesting not only the dynamics of acceptance and rejection but also the balance of power between different entities.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 却下 (kyakka) - Rejection of a proposal or request; the denial of something submitted.
• 棄却 (kikyaku) - Rejection or abandonment of an issue; method of discarding something.
• 否定 (hitei) - Denial or refutation of a statement; to contradict or discredit.
• 拒否 (kyohi) - Refusal of something; to reject a request or offer in a more active or explicit manner.
• 不承認 (fushōnin) - Non-acceptance or refusal of recognition; formal denial of validation.

否決

Romaji: hiketsu
Kana: ひけつ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: rejection; denial; voting

Meaning in English: rejection;negation;voting down

Definition: Do not accept the decision. Failed.

Example Sentences - (否決) hiketsu

See below some example sentences:

その提案は否決されました。

Sono teian wa hiketsu sare mashita

This proposal was rejected.

The proposal was rejected.

• その (sono) - demonstrative pronoun that means "that one" or "that"
• 提案 (teian) - noun meaning "proposal" or "suggestion"
• は (wa) - topic particle that indicates that the subject of the sentence is "this proposal"
• 否決 (hiketsu) - noun that means "rejection" or "vote against"
• されました (saremashita) - passive verb in the polite form indicating that "the proposal was rejected"