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A3 Expressions, Ichidan verb
けじめを付けるto draw the line (between two situations), to make a clear distinction, to make it clear where one stands, to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
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Expressions, Ichidan verb
1.
to draw a line (between), to make a clear distinction (between), to distinguish, to discriminate, to make it clear where one stands
Usually written using kana aloneExpressions, Ichidan verb
2.
to settle (a matter) once and for all, to bring to an end
Usually written using kana aloneExpressions, Ichidan verb
3.
to take responsibility (for)
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
けじめを付ける 【けじめをつける】、ケジメをつける
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公私のけじめを付けて仕事をするべきだ。
You should work by drawing the line between public and private matters.
物事のけじめを付けられない彼はだらしないです。
He is sloppy because he cannot draw the line in matters.
先生:「きちんと授業中と休み時間のけじめを付けなさい!」
Teacher: "Make a clear distinction between class time and break time!"
彼は公私のけじめを付けられない人だから、リーダーには向かない。
He is not someone who can draw the line between public and private matters, so he is not suited to be a leader.
独身時代が終わったのにけじめを付けていない彼は後々後悔するでしょう。
Even though his single days are over, he hasn't drawn the line, and he will likely regret it later.
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