Meaning of 絶対 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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絶対JLPT 3
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Kana Readingぜったい
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Romajizettai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adverb (fukushi)
- Meaning
- absolutely; unconditionally
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- Parts of speech
- nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- absolute; unconditional; unmistakable
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- absoluteness
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Example Sentences
絶対, ぜったい used in context
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軟木の絶縁された部屋およびよいヒーターはサウナのための絶対必要である。
An insulated soft-wood room and a good heater are the absolute necessities for a sauna.
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I just bet you were thinking something perverse just now.
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Whatever you do don't leave the lid up on the toilet!
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まさか惚れたんですか。認めん、認めんぞ。あの男を義弟になるなんて、僕は絶対いやです！
You haven't fallen in love have you!? I won't have it! Having that man become my brother-in-law; I absolutely hate that!
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これは絶対、情けは人のためならず！いいことしたからご褒美なんだよ！
This is definitely, 'The good you do for others is good you do yourself'! It's a reward because I was helpful!
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あいつ、絶対ペーパータオル使わないんだぜ。地球に優しいやつってことだよな。
She never uses paper towels. She is such a tree hugger, you know.
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Kanji found in this word
discontinue, beyond, sever, cut off, abstain, interrupt, suppress
On: ゼツ
Kun: た.える, た.やす, た.つ
12 strokes
vis-a-vis, opposite, even, equal, versus, anti-, compare
On: タイ, ツイ
Kun: あいて, こた.える, そろ.い, つれあ.い, なら.ぶ, むか.う
7 strokes
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