Vocabulary

What does けじめ (kejime) mean?

けじめ means distinction; difference (between two things).

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Readingけじめ
Romajikejime
Part of speechnoun
けじめ
kejime

distinction; difference (between two things)

  1. 1noun distinction; difference (between two things)
  2. 2noun sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms)
  3. 3noun accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
  4. 4noun boundary; dividing point

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