to decide
01
決める, 決定する
to think carefully about different things and choose one of them
Transitive: to decide to do sth | to decide on sth
Intransitive: to decide between different options
例
He had to decide whether to accept the job offer.
彼はその仕事のオファーを受けるかどうか決断しなければならなかった。
After much debate, they decided to go on a road trip.
多くの議論の末、彼らはロードトリップに行くことを決めました。
02
決定する, 判決を下す
to make a legal or official judgment concerning a matter or legal case
Intransitive: to decide in favor of sb | to decide on sth
Transitive: to decide a matter
例
The judge decided in favor of the plaintiff, awarding them compensation.
裁判官は原告に有利な判決を下し、彼らに補償を授与した。
A panel of experts will decide whether the contract is valid or not.
専門家のパネルが契約が有効かどうかを決定します。
2.1
決定する, 促す
to be the primary reason as to why someone does something
Ditransitive: to decide sb to do sth
Transitive: to decide sb/sth
例
Her love for adventure decided her to climb the mountain.
彼女の冒険への愛が山に登ることを決めさせた。
The delicious smell of pizza decided him to order a slice.
ピザの美味しそうな香りが、彼に一切れ注文することを決意させた。
2.2
決定する, 影響を与える
to have an effect on the result of a particular thing
Transitive: to decide an outcome
例
Her performance in the last game will decide the outcome of the tournament.
最後の試合での彼女のパフォーマンスがトーナメントの結果を決定します。
Your vote will decide which candidate wins the election.
あなたの投票がどの候補者が選挙に勝つかを決定します。
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