godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be decided; be settled; be fixed
General intransitive use for decisions, plans, dates, or outcomes becoming definite.
会議の日程が決まった。
The meeting date has been decided.
進路がなかなか決まら
I just can't decide on a career path.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be unchanging; be the same as always
Used in the patterns 決まっている or 決まった to describe something that is fixed, habitual, or predictable.
彼は毎朝決まった時間に起きる。
He gets up at the same fixed time every morning.
あの人の言うことは決まっている。
What he says is always the same.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be a fixed rule; be destined; be a convention
Used in the pattern ...と決まっている to express that something is a rule, custom, or inevitable outcome.
この学校では制服を着ると決まっている。
It's a rule that students wear uniforms at this school.
努力しないと成功しないと決まっているわけではない。
It's not necessarily destined that you won't succeed without effort.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
go well; succeed; connect (of a punch)
Used in sports, games, or performances when a move, shot, or technique is executed perfectly or lands effectively.
彼のシュートがきれいに決まった。
His shot went in beautifully.
パンチが顔に決まった。
The punch connected with his face.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
look good (clothing); be stylish; suit one
Describes clothing, hairstyles, or accessories that look sharp, well-coordinated, or flattering on someone.
そのスーツ、すごく決まってるね。
That suit looks really sharp on you.
新しい髪型が決まった。
My new hairstyle turned out well.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Specialized kabuki term for holding a dramatic pose (見得). Rare outside traditional theater contexts.
役者の見得が決まると、客席が沸いた。
When the actor struck the mie pose, the audience erupted.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Slang term for being under the influence of drugs. Usually written in katakana as キマる.
あいつ、またキマってるよ。
That guy is high again.