Vocab Info
N1 る-verb, Transitive verb
定めるto decide, to establish, to determine
Dictionary Definition
Common
- る-verb, Transitive verb - 1. - to decide, to determine 
- 2. - to establish, to lay down, to prescribe, to provide, to stipulate 
- 3. - to bring peace (to), to make peaceful 
 
All Forms
定める 【さだめる】
Details
- さ 
- だ 
- め 
- る 
 
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Examples
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- 政府は東京を首都と定めている。 - The government has officially designated Tokyo as the capital. - N1
 
- 全ての国民が法の定めるところに従うべきだ。 - All citizens must follow the laws that have been set. - N1
 
- もう彼女を愛していないのなら態度を定めるべきです。 - If you don’t love her anymore, you should determine where you stand. - N1
 
- 住居を定めない限り、安定した生活を送ることは極めて困難である。 - Without establishing some roots, it’s nearly impossible to live a stable life. - N1
 
- 定められている憲法を変えたいと思うなら、その道は相当険しい道になります。 - If you want to amend an already established constitution, you’re in for an uphill battle. - N1
 
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