VocabJLPT N3
certainly
AdverbNoun

Also written as 是非

Definitions

  1. 1. certainly
  2. 2. without fail
  3. 3. right and wrong
This adverb is used to express a strong desire or earnest request, roughly meaning "by all means" or "please definitely." It is commonly used when sincerely urging someone to do something or expressing that you really want something to happen.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'm not feeling great today, but I'm definitely going for that walk.

Sentence 2

If you're free tomorrow, please do come to the get-together!

Sentence 3

It's that good? Then I absolutely have to try it!

Sentence 4

Is that rumor actually true? Then by all means, show me the proof.

Sentence 5

On nights when you can't sleep, definitely try a warm cup of tea.