けじめを付ける · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | けじめを付ける | けじめを付けない |
| Polite | けじめを付けます | けじめを付けません |
| Past polite | けじめを付けました | けじめを付けませんでした |
| Past | けじめを付けた | けじめを付けなかった |
| Te-form | けじめを付けて | けじめを付けないで |
| Desire | けじめを付けたい | けじめを付けたくない |
| Potential | けじめを付けられるalso けじめを付けれる | けじめを付けられないalso けじめを付けれない |
| Passive | けじめを付けられる | けじめを付けられない |
| Causative | けじめを付けさせる | けじめを付けさせない |
| Causative passive | けじめを付けさせられる | けじめを付けさせられない |
| Volitional | けじめを付けよう | |
| Polite volitional | けじめを付けましょう | |
| Imperative | けじめを付けろ | けじめを付けるな |
| Conditional | けじめを付ければ | けじめを付けなければ |
| Tara conditional | けじめを付けたら | けじめを付けなかったら |
draw a line; make a clear distinction; distinguish
Used when separating things clearly, setting boundaries, or making one's position unambiguous. Often implies a moral or social demarcation.
公私のけじめをつけることが大切だ。
It's important to draw a clear line between public and private matters.
He made his position clear.
settle a matter; bring to an end; put a closure
Used when resolving an issue conclusively, often after a period of ambiguity or conflict. Implies a decisive finish.
We must settle this matter once and for all.
He put his past failures behind him and started a new job.
take responsibility; accept the consequences
Often used when someone accepts blame or faces the outcome of their actions, especially in a formal or serious context. Can imply resignation or atonement.
The person in charge took responsibility for the scandal and resigned.
You should take responsibility for your own actions.