きめて
Kimete
Other forms: 極め手
決め手 (Kimete) is a Japanese noun meaning “decider, person who decides, decisive factor, clincher”.
Meanings
- noundecider; person who decides
- noundecisive factor; clincher; key; trump card; winning move; decisive blow
Examples
ワインが食事の決め手です。
Wine can make the meal.
医療費・年金給付の抑制策の決め手はないといえよう。
We can say that there's not a clear winner in terms of a policy to curtail medical expenses and benefits.
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