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A3 Expressions, Ichidan verb

けじめを()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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    1. 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 alone
    2. Expressions, Ichidan verb

      2.

      to settle (a matter) once and for all, to bring to an end

      Usually written using kana alone
    3. Expressions, 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(こうし)けじめを()仕事(しごと)をするべきだ。

      You should work by drawing the line between public and private matters.

        物事(ものごと)けじめを()られない(かれ)はだらしないです。

        He is sloppy because he cannot draw the line in matters.

          先生(せんせい):「きちんと授業中(じゅぎょうちゅう)(やす)時間(じかん)けじめを()なさい!」

          Teacher: "Make a clear distinction between class time and break time!"

          (かれ)公私(こうし)けじめを()られない(ひと)だから、リーダーには()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(どくしんじだい)()わったのにけじめを()ていない(かれ)後々(あとあと)後悔(こうかい)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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