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雌雄を決する (しゆうをけっする) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, suru verb (special)
have a showdown ; settle a dispute ; determine the winner
Literally 'decide male and female'; used for a decisive contest or confrontation to determine superiority or outcome. Often used in competitive or confrontational contexts.
けっ
する
こと
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だろう
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This trial will likely settle the dispute.
Similar words 決けっ 着ちゃく をつける More general 'settle a matter' or 'bring to a conclusion', not necessarily implying a direct contest or confrontation.
勝負しょうぶ を 決けっ する Similar meaning but more explicitly about deciding a match or contest; 雌雄を決する carries a slightly more literary or dramatic nuance.
Etymology From the classical Chinese-derived expression meaning 'to determine male and female', i.e., to decide which is superior. The kanji 雌 (female) and 雄 (male) are used metaphorically for relative strength or dominance.
