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独断 (どくだん) — one's own judgement (judgment) · Nihongo Circle

独断

どくだん

particle

Meanings

1one's own judgement (judgment)
2decision made without consulting others
3arbitrary decision
4dogmatism

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Kanji in this word

独Single, Alone, Spontaneously9 strokes 断Severance, Decline, Refuse11 strokes

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