godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Used for physically dividing a space or area with a partition, curtain, or boundary.
部屋をカーテンで仕切って、子供部屋にした。
We partitioned the room with a curtain and made it into a children's room.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Used for taking the lead in organizing an event, project, or group; implies proactive control and responsibility.
彼がパーティーの準備を全部仕切ってくれた。
He took care of all the party preparations.
会議は彼女が仕切っている。
She is running the meeting.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
settle accounts; close the books
Specific business use: to finalize financial accounts or settle a bill. Often used in the phrase 勘定を仕切る.
月末に経理が勘定を仕切る。
At the end of the month, the accounting department settles the accounts.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
crouch at the start; poise for the initial charge
Sumo term: to assume the crouching stance with both fists on the ground just before the bout begins.
両力士が土俵で仕切る。
Both wrestlers crouch at the edge of the ring.