CEFR B1

make up one's mind

Decide

Translation

決心する / 決定する / 結論を出す

Meaning

When you 'make up your mind,' it means you have decided something after thinking about it. You've come to a firm conclusion or choice. This phrase emphasizes the process of deliberation and the finality of the decision.

Examples

I can't make up my mind whether to go to the party or stay home.
パーティーに行くか家にいるか、決められない。
She finally made up her mind to quit her job and travel the world.
彼女はついに仕事を辞めて世界を旅することを決心した。

Definition

意味: 「make up your mind」は、何かについて考えた後、決断を下したことを意味します。しっかりとした結論や選択に至った状態です。このフレーズは、熟考のプロセスと決定の最終性を強調します。

Examples / 例文

I can't make up my mind whether to go to the party or stay home. — パーティーに行くか家にいるか、決められない。

She finally made up her mind to quit her job and travel the world. — 彼女はついに仕事を辞めて世界を旅することを決心した。

Have you made up your mind about which university to attend? — どの大学に行くか、もう決めましたか？

How to Use Decide

can't make up one's mind (common negative usage)

Unable to decide — "He just can't make up his mind about what to order."

finally make up one's mind (resolution)

To decide after a long period of indecision — "After weeks of deliberation, she finally made up her mind."

make up one's mind to do something (intention/resolution)

To decide firmly to take a particular action — "He made up his mind to study abroad next year."