絶対
ぜったい
zetai
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
絶対 (ぜったい (zetai)) means "Absolutely". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Absolutely
Also : Definitely · Unconditionally · Unmistakable · Absolute
Learn 絶対 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
これは絶対にしてはいけません。
これはぜったいにしてはいけません。
You absolutely must not do this.
絶対に約束を守ります。
ぜったいにやくそくをまもります。
I absolutely will keep my promise.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Learn 絶対 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.