けじめ
Also written ケジメ
Meanings
- Noun distinction; difference (between two things)
- sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms)
- accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing) See also: けじめをつける.
- boundary; dividing point
Example sentences
- 「あ、は、はい・・・ごめん、玲姉」「コラ。幾ら親戚とはいえ、私は先輩医師よ？院内ではちゃんとケジメをつけなさい」
"Ah, y-yes ... Sorry, Coz." "Hey! You might be my relative but here I'm your senior and a doctor. Keep things straight while you're in the hospital!" - ちゃんとけじめをつけたかったから、今日彼に会って「さよなら」って言ってきたんだ。
I wanted to make it perfectly clear, so I met him today and said goodbye.
Common phrases
- けじめをつける to draw a line (between)