判断

はんだん

judgment, decision

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Usage of 判断 (pànduàn)

'判断' is a verb meaning 'to judge' or 'to make a decision.' It is commonly used when evaluating situations, people, or facts to reach a conclusion. It often appears in contexts involving reasoning or analysis.

Common Collocations

Notes

When using 判断, speakers imply a thoughtful evaluation rather than a quick guess. It is more formal than words like or 觉得 when expressing opinions. Avoid confusing 判断 with 认为, which means 'to think' or 'to believe' but does not emphasize the decision-making process.

Register

Judgment is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as business, law, or academic discussions, but it is also common in everyday speech when discussing decisions or evaluations.

Example Sentences

We need to judge this matter based on the facts.

His judgment was very accurate and helped the company avoid losses.

You can't judge a person just based on the first impression.