Translation guide
A decisive factor, statement, or detail that settles a matter or makes something certain.
Something that makes a decision, argument, or outcome certain.
A statement that ends an argument or discussion decisively.
A decisive remark that settles the matter. Natural when referring to a verbal clincher.
彼の決定的な一言で議論は終わった。
His clincher ended the debate.
A specific detail that proves a point or resolves uncertainty.
Decisive evidence. Used in legal, investigative, or logical contexts.
そのメールが決定的な証拠になった。
That email was the clincher.
The price was the clincher for the purchase.
彼の経験が採用の決め手だった。
His experience was the clincher in hiring him.
Literally 'decisive blow'. Used for a final, impactful factor that settles an outcome, often in sports, debates, or business.
彼のスピーチが決定打となって契約が成立した。
His speech was the clincher that sealed the deal.
The final push or nudge that makes something happen. Often used when someone needs a little extra persuasion.
彼女の笑顔が最後の一押しになった。
Her smile was the clincher.
A finishing blow in words; a remark that completely silences the opponent. Slightly dramatic.
彼女のとどめの一言で彼は黙ってしまった。
Her clincher shut him up.
Information that serves as the deciding factor. Common in business or problem-solving.
そのデータが決め手となる情報だった。
That data was the clincher.