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What does 決まり (きまり, kimari) mean?

決まり (きまり, kimari) means rule; decision.

Quick facts
Readingきまり
Romajikimari
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
きまり
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkimari

rule; decision

  1. 1noun · no-adjective rule; regulation
  2. 2noun · no-adjective settlement; conclusion; end
  3. 3noun · no-adjective habit; custom; habitual way
  4. 4noun · no-adjective countenance in front of another person; face
  5. 5noun · no-adjective love relationship between a customer and a prostitute

Example sentences

  • A new rule was made at the meeting.

  • Let's abide by the school's rules.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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