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Zach

決して

Readings

Kana: けっして、けして
Romaji: kesshite, keshite
Kana
Romaji

Definition

adv
1

never; by no means; not in the least; in no way

Note: with neg. verb

Kanji

Readings: ケツ、 き.める、 -ぎ.め、 き.まる、 さ.く
Meanings: decide, fix, agree upon, appoint

Example Sentences

(けっ)して(はな)さないで。
➥Never let me go.
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(かれ)(けっ)して(なま)けない。
➥He is never lazy.
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(けっ)して冗談(じょうだん)じゃない。
➥It is far from a joke.
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(うそ)(けっ)してつくな!
➥Never tell a lie!
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(けっ)して約束(やくそく)(やぶ)るな。
➥Never break your promise.
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(うし)(けっ)して(かしこ)くない。
➥Cows are anything but bright.
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