No. 2,561 in Japanese
定め
"定め" (sadame) means "fate," "destiny," or "law/rule."
In a sentence
人間の寿命は定められたものです。
The lifespan of humans is predetermined.
In this sentence, '定め' refers to something that is predetermined or decided, highlighting an unchangeable or inevitable fate.
法律は社会の秩序を維持するために定められています。
Laws are established to maintain societal order.
Here, '定め' indicates the act of establishing or enacting rules, emphasizing a deliberate decision or regulation creation.
運命は自分で定めるものだと信じています。
I believe that destiny is something you determine for yourself.
In this case, '定め' is used in a metaphorical sense to denote deciding or determining one's own fate, emphasizing self-agency and control.
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