独断(どくだん)

どくだん
noun
arbitrary decision; one's own judgment
business
1. arbitrary decision; unilateral decision
a decision made alone without consulting others
独断(どくだん)で決(き)めてしまった。
I made the decision arbitrarily (without consulting others).
独断(どくだん)で行動(こうどう)するのは危険(きけん)だ。
Acting on one's own judgment alone is dangerous.
上司(じょうし)の独断(どくだん)でプロジェクトが中止(ちゅうし)になった。
The project was cancelled by my boss's unilateral decision.
独断(どくだん)と偏見(へんけん)で選(えら)んだ映画(えいが)ランキングです。
This is a movie ranking based on my personal judgment and bias.
Often used self-deprecatingly when sharing personal opinions
独断(どくだん)専行(せんこう)は許(ゆる)されない。
Acting arbitrarily without authorization is not allowed.
2. dogma; prejudice
an opinion or belief held firmly without proper justification
独断(どくだん)と偏見(へんけん)で選(えら)んだ映画(えいが)ランキングです。
This is a movie ranking based on my personal judgment and bias.
Often used self-deprecatingly when sharing personal opinions
独断(どくだん)に陥(おちい)らないように気(き)をつける。
I'm careful not to fall into dogmatic thinking.

Usage

独断(どくだん) often carries a negative connotation, implying:

  • Making decisions without proper consultation
  • Acting unilaterally when teamwork is expected
  • Being dogmatic or close-minded

Common expressions

  • 独断(どくだん)と偏見(へんけん) - "personal judgment and bias" (often used self-deprecatingly when sharing subjective opinions)
  • 独断(どくだん)専行(せんこう) - arbitrary action, acting without authorization
  • 独断(どくだん)で決(き)める - to decide arbitrarily

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 相談(そうだん) (consultation)
Compare: 専横(せんおう) (despotism)
Compare: 独走(どくそう) (running alone)
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Added 2026.1.27 22:24 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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