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date (scheduled), fixing a date
The act of deciding on a date for an event, or the scheduled date itself. Used for formal or important occasions such as weddings, ceremonies, and meetings.
結婚式の日取りを決めた。
We decided on the date for the wedding ceremony.
引っ越しの日取りはもう決まりましたか。
Have you decided on the date for your move yet?
両家で相談して、式の日取りを決めることになった。
It was decided that both families would discuss and set the date for the ceremony.
USAGE:
Almost always used with 決める (to decide) or 決まる (to be decided). Implies a formal or significant event — not used for casual plans like meeting a friend. Common for weddings, funerals, ceremonies, and official events.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 日取りを決める: to fix a date
- 日取りが決まる: the date is decided
- 式の日取り: the date for a ceremony
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 日程: schedule, itinerary (broader scope)
- 日付: date (on a calendar, a document)
- スケジュール: schedule (general planning)