(ぜったい)

ぜったい
adverb, noun, no-adjective
absolutely, definitely; absolute
1. absolutely, definitely, surely
Without any doubt or exception; certainly.
I will definitely keep my promise.
You should absolutely see that movie.
明日(あした)絶対(ぜったい)遅刻(ちこく)しないでね。
Don't be late tomorrow, no matter what.
2. absolute, unconditional
Complete and without limitations or conditions.
()(なか)絶対(ぜったい)ない
Nothing in this world is absolute.
There is no absolute right answer to this problem.

絶対(ぜったい) can be used as an adverb meaning 'absolutely/definitely' or as a noun meaning 'absolute.'

ADVERBIAL USES:

  • 絶対(ぜったい)に + positive verb: definitely will
  • 絶対(ぜったい)に + negative verb: absolutely won't/never
  • 絶対(ぜったい)大丈夫(だいじょうぶ): definitely OK

NOUN/ADJECTIVE USES:

  • 絶対的(ぜったいてき): absolute (na-adjective form)
  • 絶対(ぜったい)零度(れいど): absolute zero
  • 絶対(ぜったい)王政(おうせい): absolute monarchy

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