判定

はんてい

judgment, decision, award, verdict

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word 判定 (pàndìng) refers to the act of judging or deciding something, often in a formal or official context such as legal rulings or sports refereeing. It implies a careful evaluation leading to a conclusion or decision.

Common Contexts

判定 is frequently used in legal settings where judges make decisions based on evidence, as well as in sports where referees or judges determine the outcome of a play or match.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 判定结果 (pàndìng jiéguǒ): judgment result, the outcome of a decision
  • 判定 (zuòchū pàndìng): to make a judgment or ruling
  • 裁判判定 (cáipàn pàndìng): referee's decision, often used in sports

Nuances

Using 判定 emphasizes the official or authoritative nature of the decision. It is more formal than simply 判断 (to judge) and often implies a binding or recognized conclusion.

Common Confusion

判定 vs 判断: 判定 usually refers to formal or official decisions, while 判断 is more general and can mean personal judgment or opinion. Avoid using 判定 for casual or subjective judgments.

Example Sentences

The judge made a ruling based on the evidence.

In the competition, the referee's decision is very important.

We need to make an accurate judgment on this issue.