決して

けっして

Never, by no means

N4adverb·kesshite

How to remember it

From 決める (decide) — as if you've firmly decided: absolutely never.

Example sentences

  • 決して忘れません。

    けっしてわすれません。

    I will never forget.

  • これは決して簡単な問題ではない。

    これはけっしてかんたんなもんだいではない。

    This is by no means an easy problem.

Usage

Formal adverb; must always pair with a negative verb.

Related words

絶対に全然必ず決める

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