1.
judgment; ability to judge
the mental capacity to make sensible decisions and form sound opinions
判断力のある人だ。
That person has good judgment.
緊急時には冷静な判断力が求められる。
In emergencies, calm judgment is required.
疲れていると判断力が鈍る。
When you're tired, your judgment becomes impaired.
FORMATION:
判断 (judgment, decision) + 力 (power, ability) → power of judgment
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 判断力がある (to have good judgment)
- 判断力が鈍る (judgment becomes dull)
- 判断力に欠ける (to lack judgment)
- 冷静な判断力 (calm judgment)
RELATED ～力 COMPOUNDS:
- 決断力 (decisiveness - ability to make firm decisions)
- 洞察力 (insight)
- 観察力 (observation skills)
LEGAL CONTEXT:
In Japanese law, 判断力 is important in determining mental capacity for contracts, wills, etc.