Translation and Meaning of: 未定 - mitei

The Japanese word 「未定」, read as "mitei", is composed of two kanji: 「未」 and 「定」. The first kanji, 「未」 (mi), means 'not' or 'not yet' and is commonly used in contexts to indicate something that is incomplete or pending. The second kanji, 「定」(tei), carries the meaning of 'decide', 'fix', or 'determine'. Therefore, the combination of these two kanji conveys the idea of something that has not yet been decided or determined.

In the etymology of the word, the kanji 「未」 can be associated with the radical 木, which means 'tree' or 'wood', however, in this compound, the idea is more abstract and is more related to the concept of something not mature, not complete. The kanji 「定」 incorporates the radical 宀, which represents 'roof' or 'house', suggesting the idea of stability or fixation. This construction helps to understand why the expression refers to something that is still not decided or defined.

The word "mitei" is widely used in contemporary Japanese, especially in formal and business contexts. It can be found in reports, meetings, and documents to indicate items that are pending or that require future decision-making. This term is important to ensure clarity and transparency in communications, allowing all parties to know that certain matters are still open.

In addition to its utility in the corporate world, "mitei" also appears in more everyday contexts. For example, this word can be used to describe travel plans that have not yet been finalized or personal decisions that are still being considered. The flexibility of the expression makes it a valuable tool to indicate uncertainty or planning on hold in various everyday situations.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 未確定 (Mikakutei) - Inconclusive; not determined.
• 未決定 (Mikettei) - Not decided; pending decision.
• 未定義 (Miteigi) - Undefined; not clearly defined.
• 未定期 (Miteiki) - Indeterminate; with no fixed deadline.
• 未定中 (Miteichuu) - In an undefined state; while it is still not defined.
• 未定のまま (Mitei no mama) - Left undefined; remaining unresolved.
• 未定のうちに (Mitei no uchi ni) - While it is undefined; before something is defined.
• 未定のまま放置する (Mitei no mama houto suru) - Leave it in an indefinite state; do not make decisions and keep the situation as it is.
• 未定のままにしておく (Mitei no mama ni shite oku) - Leave it undefined; do not finish and keep it as it is.

未定

Romaji: mitei
Kana: みてい
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: not yet fixed; indecisive; pending

Meaning in English: not yet fixed;undecided;pending

Definition: A Japanese dictionary is a dictionary that contains Japanese words and expressions and explains their meanings and usage.

Example Sentences - (未定) mitei

See below some example sentences:

私の予定はまだ未定です。

Watashi no yotei wa mada mitei desu

My plans are not yet defined.

My schedule is still undecided.

• 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
• の (no) - Particle of possession in Japanese, indicating that "私" owns something.
• 予定 (yotei) - means "plan" or "agenda" in Japanese
• は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese, indicating that "予定" is the subject of the sentence
• まだ (mada) - means "still" in Japanese, indicating that the plan has not been decided yet
• 未定 (mitei) - means "undefined" or "undecided" in Japanese.
• です (desu) - verb "to be" in Japanese, indicating that the sentence is a statement