極る
N4きまる
決まる決る
[kimaru]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be decided; to be settled; to be fixed; to be arranged
2.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be fixed; to be set
3.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be a convention; to be a custom; to be common knowledge
4.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.); to go well; to succeed; to connect (of a punch)
5.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to look good (of clothing); to look sharp; to be stylish; to suit one; to be held in place (of a hairdo)
Less common meanings (1)
6.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verbJargon
to be struck and held (of a pose in kabuki)
Example Sentences
話し合いで方向が極った。
The direction was settled through discussion.
彼の才能は極っている。
His talent is extraordinary.
答えがなかなか極らない。
The answer won't easily be determined.