synonym Comparative
絶対
VS
絶対に
Differences Between "絶対" and "絶対に"
Option A
絶対
Meaning
absolutely; definitely; never (with negative)
Reading
ぜったい (zettai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
明日の試験には、絶対に遅刻しないでください。/ 私は絶対に虫が嫌いです。
Please absolutely do not be late for tomorrow's exam. / I absolutely hate insects.
Option B
絶対に
Meaning
absolutely; certainly; never (with negative)
Reading
ぜったいに (zettaini)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私はJLPT N3に絶対に合格したいです。
I definitely want to pass the JLPT N3.
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: As an adverb, it emphasizes certainty or strong intention. It can be used positively ('absolutely!') or with a negative verb ('absolutely not!' / 'never'). When used colloquially as an interjection, it means 'No way!' or 'Definitely not!'.
- 絶対に: Used to express strong determination or certainty for both positive actions/outcomes (e.g., 絶対に行く - 'I will definitely go') and strong denial or prohibition with negative verbs (e.g., 絶対にしない - 'I will absolutely not do it/never do it'). 強い決意や確信、または強い否定を表します。
- 絶対: As an adverb, it emphasizes certainty or strong intention. It can be used positively ('absolutely!') or with a negative verb ('absolutely not!' / 'never'). When used colloquially as an interjection, it means 'No way!' or 'Definitely not!'.
- 絶対に: Used to express strong determination or certainty for both positive actions/outcomes (e.g., 絶対に行く - 'I will definitely go') and strong denial or prohibition with negative verbs (e.g., 絶対にしない - 'I will absolutely not do it/never do it'). 強い決意や確信、または強い否定を表します。
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