What does 定める mean?
定める is a Japanese verb meaning “to decide, to determine” in English. It can also be translated as “to establish, to bring peace (to)” depending on context. It is written as 定める in kanji, さだめる in hiragana, and sadameru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ヘーゲルと同様に、パノフスキーの弁論方の概念は歴史があらかじめ定められた道程をたどるようにさせている。
In the same way as Hegel, Panovsky's notion of the dialectic makes history follow a predetermined course.
職員の選考に関する規則を次のように定める。
Rules in connection with staff selection are set as follows.