1.
by all means, definitely, certainly
Used to express strong desire or invitation.
是非来てね。
Please do come.
是非会いたいです。
I definitely want to meet you.
この映画は是非見てください。
You should definitely watch this movie.
日本に来たら、是非京都を訪れてみてください。
If you come to Japan, please be sure to visit Kyoto.
今度の週末、是非一緒に食事をしましょう。
Let's definitely have a meal together this weekend.
是非 adds strong emphasis to requests, invitations, and expressions of desire.
USAGE:
Expresses earnest desire or strong recommendation. Makes invitations sound more sincere and polite.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 是非〜てください: please do (emphatic)
- 是非〜たい: I really want to...
- 是非とも: by all means, absolutely
EXAMPLES:
- 是非来てください: please do come
- 是非お試しください: please do try it
- 是非また会いましょう: let's definitely meet again
REGISTER:
Appropriate for both formal and casual situations. Using 是非 shows politeness and sincerity.
NOTE:
是非 as a noun means "right and wrong" (是非を問う = to question right and wrong), but this usage is less common.