This is the 2561st most frequent Japanese word.
定め
"定め" (sadame) means "fate," "destiny," or "law/rule."
In this sentence, '定め' refers to something that is predetermined or decided, highlighting an unchangeable or inevitable fate.
人間の寿命は定められたものです。
The lifespan of humans is predetermined.
Here, '定め' indicates the act of establishing or enacting rules, emphasizing a deliberate decision or regulation creation.
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.
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.