Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "大丈夫", "ぜひ", "ずっと", "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
ぜひ
ぜひ (zehi)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
ずっと
ずっと (zutto)
N4 / 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", "ぜひ", "ずっと", "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..
- ぜひ (ぜひ (zehi) - Level: N5): Maps to "by all means, definitely, without fail" and is used when An adverb used to express strong desire, request, or recommendation. It often accompanies verbs expressing invitation or desire..
- 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.
- 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 "ぜひ"
ぜひ日本に来てください。
Please come to Japan by all means.
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 "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.".