切(せつ)に

せつに
adverb
earnestly, sincerely
1. earnestly, sincerely, keenly
With deep sincerity and urgency. Used to express heartfelt wishes, prayers, or requests.
切(せつ)に願(ねが)っています。
I sincerely hope so.
平和(へいわ)を切(せつ)に祈(いの)る。
I earnestly pray for peace.
皆様(みなさま)のご協力(きょうりょく)を切(せつ)にお願(ねが)い申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
I humbly and earnestly ask for everyone's cooperation.

Adverbial form of 切(せつ) (keen, acute). A formal, literary expression conveying deep sincerity.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 切(せつ)に願(ねが)う (to earnestly wish)
  • 切(せつ)に祈(いの)る (to earnestly pray)
  • 切(せつ)に望(のぞ)む (to earnestly desire)
  • 切(せつ)にお願(ねが)いする (to sincerely request)
  • 切(せつ)に感(かん)じる (to feel keenly)

USAGE NOTES:
切(せつ)に is more formal and literary than simply using とても or 心(こころ)から. It appears frequently in formal speeches, written appeals, and polite requests. It pairs naturally with verbs of wishing, praying, and requesting.

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