判断力（はんだんりょく、handaんryoku）
- judgment

判断力 (判断力) means "judgment," "ability to judge," "discernment," or "power of decision." It refers to the capacity to make sound and reasonable decisions based on available information, critical thinking, and understanding. It involves evaluating situations, assessing options, and choosing the most appropriate course of action. It's a key skill in various aspects of life, from personal choices to professional tasks. It suggests the ability to analyze information, consider different perspectives, and arrive at a well-reasoned conclusion. The level of 判断力 can vary greatly from person to person and improves through experience and practice.

⚫︎ 彼女は困難な状況でも優れた判断力を持っている。 Translation: She has excellent judgment even in difficult situations. ⚫︎ リーダーは、迅速な判断力が求められる。 Translation: Leaders are required to have quick judgment. ⚫︎ このゲームでは、あなたの判断力が試されます。 Translation: Your judgment will be tested in this game.

You can use 判断力 in various contexts, from describing a person's skill to evaluating a situation. ⚫︎ When discussing someone's abilities: “彼は判断力”があります。(Kare wa handanryoku ga arimasu.) - “He has good judgment.” ⚫︎ When talking about what's required for a task: “この仕事には優れた判断力”が必要です。(Kono shigoto ni wa sugureta handanryoku ga hitsuyō desu.) - "This job requires excellent judgment." ⚫︎ To assess a situation: "事態を冷静に判断する判断力”が重要です。(Jitai o reisei ni handan suru handanryoku ga jūyō desu.) - "It's important to have the judgment to assess the situation calmly."

判断力 is written primarily in: ⚫︎ Kanji: 判断力 ⚫︎ Reading (Hiragana): はんだんりょく There are no variations in okurigana.

⚫︎ 洞察力 (Dōsatsuryoku): Insight; power of observation. ⚫︎ 決断力 (Ketsudanryoku): Decisiveness; power of decision. ⚫︎ 識見 (Shikiken): Discernment; insight. ⚫︎ 見識 (Kenshiki): Judgment; good sense.

⚫︎ 無判断 (Muhandan): Lack of judgment. ⚫︎ 軽率 (Keisotsu): Carelessness; rashness; thoughtlessness. ⚫︎ 愚かさ (Orokasa): Foolishness; stupidity.

状況を正確に把握し、的確な判断力を発揮することが成功への鍵です。 ・Translation: Accurately grasping the situation and demonstrating accurate judgment is the key to success. ・Explanation: This sentence emphasizes the importance of good judgment (判断力) in achieving success, specifically by correctly assessing a situation.

彼女は困難な状況でも、冷静な判断力で問題を解決した。 ・Translation: She solved the problem with calm judgment even in a difficult situation. ・Explanation: This sentence highlights the ability to use good judgment (判断力) to solve a problem under pressure.

判断力 is composed of: ⚫︎ 判断 (Handan): judgment; decision; determination. It is made up of: - 判 (Han): judgement, decision, verdict - 断 (Dan): to decide; to judge; to cut off; to sever. ⚫︎ 力 (Ryoku): power; ability; strength. Therefore, the word signifies the "power" or "ability" to make a "judgment" or "decision."