Meaning

Primary

Absolutely

Alternatives

By All Means, Right And Wrong

Word Type

adverb, noun

Explanation

Absolutely an injustice! We must absolutely punish the perpetrator, by all means. First, though, we should probably define right and wrong.

This word means "absolutely" when it's used as an adverb, and that's the use you'll hear most in conversation. However, as a noun it means "right and wrong", as in whether something is right or wrong, or good or bad.

Reading

ぜひ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

また是非日本に来てくださいね。

Absolutely, please come back to Japan.

トーフグのパーティーには是非出席させていただきたいと思っています。

I'd absolutely like to attend Tofugu's party.

是非ともあなたの意見を聞かせてください。

Please let me hear your opinion by all means.

Kanji Composition