This is the 325th most frequent Japanese word.
絶対
Absolute; definitely; unconditional.
Absolute emphasis, expressing definitive certainty.
彼は絶対に遅れないと約束した。
He promised that he would absolutely not be late.
Expressing strong prohibition or command with emphasis.
絶対に諦めるなと言われた。
I was told to never give up no matter what.
Used for emphasizing importance or strict prohibition.