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聖断 (せいだん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

聖せい断だん

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Meanings

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noun

imperial decision; decision of the emperor

Formal term for a decision made by the emperor, often used in historical or political contexts. Not used for everyday decisions.

終しゅう戦せんの聖せい断だんは、昭しょう和わ天皇てんのうによって下くだされた。
The imperial decision to end the war was made by Emperor Showa.

Kanji

聖holy, saint, sage
断severance, decline, refuse

Similar words

決けつ断だん
決断 is a general term for a decision or resolution, while 聖断 specifically refers to an imperial decision.
勅ちょく命めい
勅命 is an imperial order or edict, often more formal and directive, whereas 聖断 emphasizes the decision-making aspect.

Etymology

Compound of 聖 (holy, imperial) and 断 (decision, judgment). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally associated with the emperor's authority.