How do you say “Decide” in Japanese?「決める(きめる)」Kimeru

Example Sentences of「決める(きめる)」

私はそのドラマを見るかどうか決められない。
Watashi wa sono dorama o miru ka douka kimerarenai.
I can’t decide whether to watch the drama.

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住む場所は彼と相談して決めた。
Sumu basyo wa kare to sōdan shite kimeta.
The place to live is decided in consultation with him.

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（私が）その絵を買うと決めたらあなたに連絡する。
(Watashi ga) sono e o kau to kimetara anata ni renraku suru.
I will contact you if I decide to buy the picture.

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私は明日の待ち合わせ場所を決めた。
Watashi wa ashita no machiawase basho o kimeta.
I decided on a meeting place for tomorrow.

Another Way to Say “Decide”

Example Sentences of 決定する(けっていする)

イタリア旅行が決定した。
Itaria ryokō ga kettei shita.
Travel to Italy has been decided.

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給付金の配布が決定した。
Kyūfukin no haifu ga kettei shita.
The distribution of benefits has been decided.

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