1.
to judge, to determine, to decide
To form an opinion or make a decision after considering the facts or evidence.
状況を見て判断する。
I'll judge based on the situation.
正しく判断することが大切だ。
It's important to judge correctly.
医者は手術が必要と判断した。
The doctor determined that surgery was necessary.
Common pattern with quotative と
TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞 (transitive). Pattern: Xを判断する (judge X) / ~と判断する (judge that ~).
ASPECT: ている indicates resulting state. 判断している = 'has judged' or 'judges.'
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 自分で判断する (judge for oneself)
- 総合的に判断する (make a comprehensive judgment)
- 判断を下す (pass judgment)
- 判断を誤る (misjudge)
NUANCE: Often implies authority or expertise in making the judgment.
Related Words
Related:
決める