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決
決 (readings: けつ, き; Japanese kanji) means “to decide”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 決める (to decide).
What does 決 mean?
| Kanji | 決 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to decide |
| Readings | けつ, き |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 決
決 is read けつ or き depending on the word.
Example words with 決
| Example | 決める (to decide) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14