Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "大丈夫", "ずっと", "あらゆる", "是非"
All represent the core concept "all", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
大丈夫
だいじょうぶ (daijōbu)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
ずっと
ずっと (zutto)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
あらゆる
あらゆる (arayuru)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
是非
ぜひ (zehi)
N3 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "all" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "大丈夫", "ずっと", "あらゆる", "是非" based on context.
- 大丈夫 (だいじょうぶ (daijōbu) - Level: N5): Maps to "all right, okay, no problem" and is used when An な-adjective. Used to confirm safety, well-being, or acceptability. Can also be used to refuse politely..
- ずっと (ずっと (zutto) - Level: N4): Maps to "all the time, for a long time, much (more/less), continuously" and is used when An adverb used to express continuity.
- あらゆる (あらゆる (arayuru) - Level: N3): Maps to "all; every possible" and is used when Used to emphasize "all" or "every kind of" without exception. Often precedes a noun. 常に名詞の前に来て「すべての」「考えうる限りの」という意味を強調します。.
- 是非 (ぜひ (zehi) - Level: N3): Maps to "by all means, definitely, without fail" and is used when Expresses a strong desire or request, often used with ください.
Context for "大丈夫"
転んでしまいましたが、大丈夫です。
I fell down, but I'm okay.
Context for "ずっと"
子供の頃からずっと日本のアニメが好きです。
I've liked Japanese anime ever since I was a child.
Context for "あらゆる"
彼はあらゆる努力をして、目標を達成した。
He achieved his goal by making every possible effort.
Context for "是非"
今度、ぜひ私の家にも遊びに来てください。
Please do come visit my house next time, by all means.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "転んでしまいましたが、 ＿＿＿ です。" (Meaning: "I fell down, but I'm okay.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "大丈夫" is correct here because it represents "all right, okay, no problem" in the context: "I fell down, but I'm okay.".