Translation and Meaning of: 決して - kesshite

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 決して (kesshite) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kesshite

Kana: けっして

Type: adverb

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決して

Translation / Meaning: Never; no way

Meaning in English: never;by no means

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Explanation and Etymology - (決して) kesshite

決して (kesshite) is a Japanese word that means "never" or "by no means". It is composed of the kanji 決 (ketsu) which means "decision" and して (shite) which is the conjunctive form of the verb する (suru) which means "to do". The word is often used to emphasize a negation or to express a strong determination towards something.

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Synonyms and Similar - (決して) kesshite

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決して; 断じて; けっして

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Example Sentences - (決して) kesshite

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暴力は決して正当化されるべきではありません。

Bouryoku wa kesshite seitouka sareru beki de wa arimasen

A violência nunca deve ser justificada.

Violence should never be justified.

  • 暴力 - violence
  • は - topic particle
  • 決して - never, in any way
  • 正当化 - justification, legitimation
  • される - passive form of the verb "to do"
  • べき - it should
  • ではありません - formal denial of the polite form of "being"

決して諦めない。

Kesshite akiramenai

Never give up.

I will never give up.

  • 決して - Never
  • 諦めない - to give up

自殺は決して解決策ではありません。

Jisatsu wa kesshite kaiketsusaku de wa arimasen

Suicide is not a solution.

  • 自殺 - suicide
  • は - topic particle
  • 決して - never, in any way
  • 解決策 - solution, answer
  • ではありません - formal denial

辞めることは決して悪いことではありません。

Jimeru koto wa kesshite warui koto de wa arimasen

Leaving is not necessarily a bad thing.

It's not bad to go out.

  • 辞めることは決して悪いことではありません。
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Other words of the same type: adverb

See other words from our dictionary that are also: adverb

そっと

Kana: そっと

Romaji: soto

Translation / Meaning:

gently; secretly

ぐっすり

Kana: ぐっすり

Romaji: gussuri

Translation / Meaning:

Sleeping sleep; Sleeping fast

次いで

Kana: ついで

Romaji: tsuide

Translation / Meaning:

Next; second; posteriorly

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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