Meaning

Primary

Absolutely

Alternatives

Without Fail, Unconditionally

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

Extinction will happen as you go versus extinction. It will happen absolutely. It will happen without fail. There's nothing you can do to stop extinction.

Reading

ぜったい
  • 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. Be careful though, is normally read as ぜつ, but in this case it is shortened to ぜっ.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 絶対ダメ

    absolutely not allowed

    絶対無理

    absolutely impossible

    絶対的

    absolute

Context Sentences

絶対にワニカニレベル60を達成してみせる!

I will definitely achieve WaniKani Level 60!

いやいや、絶対無理でしょ。

No way, that's absolutely impossible.

そんなことないよ、君なら絶対大丈夫だよ!

That's not true! You can definitely do it, I believe in you!

学校のある夜は、外出できないって言ってるでしょ。ダメだと言ったら絶対にダメだからね!

You can’t go out on a school night. If I say it’s no good, it’s absolutely no good!

Kanji Composition