synonym Comparative
絶対に
VS
いっさい
Differences Between "絶対に" and "いっさい"
Option A
絶対に
Meaning
absolutely, definitely, never (with negative)
Reading
ぜったいに (zettai ni)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
明日は絶対に遅刻しません。
I will definitely not be late tomorrow.
Option B
いっさい
Meaning
(not) at all, absolutely (not), entirely (without)
Reading
いっさい (issai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
私はその件について、いっさい知りません。
I know absolutely nothing about that matter.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(absolutely, definitely, never (with negative))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 絶対に: Used to express strong determination or prohibition. Often used with negative verb forms (e.g., 絶対にしません) to mean "never."
- いっさい: Used with negative verbs to emphasize a complete lack or absence of something. Stronger than 全然 (zenzen) or 少しも (sukoshi mo).
- 絶対に: Used to express strong determination or prohibition. Often used with negative verb forms (e.g., 絶対にしません) to mean "never."
- いっさい: Used with negative verbs to emphasize a complete lack or absence of something. Stronger than 全然 (zenzen) or 少しも (sukoshi mo).
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