断じて

This is the 3345th most frequent Japanese word.

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断じて

Absolutely; positively; resolutely.


The word 『断じて』 is used here to express an emphatic negation, indicating absolute certainty that the statement is not true.

これは断じて間違いではありません。

This is absolutely not a mistake.


In this context, 『断じて』 functions to strongly deny the allegation of lying, reinforcing the veracity of her honesty.

彼女は断じて嘘をつきませんでした。

She absolutely did not lie.


Here, 『断じて』 conveys a firm stance or unyielding decision about not forgiving.

断じて許すわけにはいかない。

It is absolutely unacceptable to forgive.