Translation and Meaning of: 判 - han
Definition and Usage
The word 「判」 (han) has different interpretations in the Japanese context, being used mainly as a noun and also as a prefix. In its most common use, it refers to "judgment", "seal" or "stamp", depending on the context in which it is inserted. One of its well-known applications is as a personal seal, widely used for signatures on official documents in Japan.
Etymology and Roots
The kanji 「判」 is composed of two main radicals: 「半」 (han), which means "half," and 「刀」 (katana), representing a "blade" or "sword." This combination can be interpreted as a metaphor for the division and precision required in a judgment or decision, as "cutting" is an action associated with marking or delineating something clearly. Thus, the kanji carries within it the idea of separation, analysis, or definition.
Historical Origin
Historically, the use of the word 「判」 can be traced back to ancient times, when societies used different objects to mark and authenticate official documents. In legal contexts, the ability to "judge" or "decide" under certain circumstances became a crucial aspect for the development of legal systems. Over time, the word began to incorporate both the physical aspect (the seal) and the abstract (the judgment).
Variations and Applications
In addition to being used on its own, the word 「判」 can be found in various combinations that expand its meanings and uses. For example:
- 「判子」 (hanko) - refers to the traditional seals used to approve documents.
- 「判断」 (handan) - means "judgment" or "decision".
- "判定" (hantei) - often used for "evaluation" or "judicial decision".
Each of these combinations provides a nuance that complements and expands the basic meaning of 「判」, showcasing its linguistic and cultural versatility in the Japanese language.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 判定 (Hantei) - Judgment, decision, determination of a result.
- 判決 (Hanketsu) - Sentence, final court decision.
- 判明 (Hanmei) - Clarity, revelation, confirmation of a fact.
- 判定する (Hantei suru) - Make a judgment or a decision.
- 判決する (Hanketsu suru) - Issue a judicial sentence.
- 判明する (Hanmei suru) - To become clear or evident.
Related words
Romaji: han
Kana: はん
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: stamp; stamp; Monogram signature; judgment
Meaning in English: seal;stamp;monogram signature;judgment
Definition: Accept things and make decisions
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How to Write in Japanese - (判) han
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Example Sentences - (判) han
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Shukan ni motodzuite handan suru
Decide based on subjective point of view.
Judgment based on subjectivity.
- 主観に基づいて - based on the subjective
- 判断する - judge
Tekikaku na handan wo suru koto ga juuyou desu
It is important to do accurate judgments.
It is important to make an appropriate decision.
- 適確な - I need, exact
- 判断をする - Making a decision, judging
- ことが - Particle indicating that the previous word is the subject of the sentence
- 重要です - is important
Yatou wa seiken wo hihan suru
The opposition criticizes the government.
The opposition criticizes the government.
- 野党 - opposition party
- は - Topic particle
- 政権 - government, istration
- を - direct object particle
- 批判する - criticize, condemn
Hihan wa kensetsuteki na giron wo umu
Criticism generates constructive discussions.
Criticism breeds constructive debate.
- 批判 (hihan) - criticism
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 建設的 (kensetsuteki) - constructive
- な (na) - adjectival particle
- 議論 (giron) - discussion
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 生む (umu) - to produce
Jitsurei wo mite kara handan shite kudasai
Please make a judgment after seeing a real example.
Please judge after looking at the examples.
- 実例 - Example
- を - direct object particle
- 見て - ver (-te form of the verb)
- から - time particle, indicates that the action takes place after something
- 判断して - judge, decide (-te form of the verb)
- ください - please make a request
Kono mondai no hantei wa muzukashii desu
Assessing this problem is difficult.
It is difficult to judge this issue.
- この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
- 問題 - noun meaning "problem" or "question"
- の - possessive particle that indicates that "問題" belongs to something or someone
- 判定 - noun that means "judgment" or "evaluation"
- は - topic particle indicating that "判定" is the topic of the sentence
- 難しい - adjective that means "difficult" or "complicated"
- です - linking verb that indicates the existence or state of something, in this case, that "判定" is difficult
Kono resutoran no hyouban wa totemo ii desu
The reputation of this restaurant is very good.
The reputation of this restaurant is very good.
- この - indicates proximity, in this case, "this"
- レストラン - restaurant
- の - particle of possession, in this case, "of"
- 評判 - Reputação, fama
- は - topic particle, in this case "about"
- とても - very
- 良い - good
- です - verb to be, in this case, "is"
Kono hantei wa tadashii desu ka?
Is this decision correct?
Is this judgment correct?
- この - Demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one".
- 判定 - noun that means "judgment" or "evaluation".
- は - Particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 正しい - adjective that means "correct" or "right".
- です - verb "to be" in the polite and formal form.
- か - particle that indicates a question.
- ？ - punctuation mark that indicates a question.
Kono hanketsu wa seitō desu
This judgment is justified.
- この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
- 判決 - noun that means "sentence" or "judicial decision"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case, "the sentence"
- 正当 - adjective that means "fair" or "legitimate"
- です - verb "to be" in the polite and polite form
- . - punctuation mark indicating the end of the sentence
Kono handan wa datō da to omoimasu
I think this decision is fair.
I think this decision is reasonable.
- この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
- 判断 - noun meaning "judgment" or "decision"
- は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 妥当 - adjective meaning "appropriate" or "reasonable"
- だ - auxiliary verb that indicates the present tense and the affirmative form
- と - particle that indicates the direct quotation of an opinion or thought
- 思います - verb that means "to think" or "believe" and indicates the polite and polite form
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