“To settle a matter” in Japanese
Short answer
To settle a matter in Japanese is “落とし前をつける” (otoshimaewotsukeru). Full meaning: to settle a matter, to get even with someone.
Other ways to say “To settle a matter” in Japanese
話を付ける
hanashiwotsukeru to negotiate, to settle a matter, to arrange
白黒をつける
shirokurowotsukeru to determine whether something is right or wrong, to make something clear, to settle a matter
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