Translation guide
Expressing something in an absolute, unconditional, or unqualified way. In Japanese, this is often conveyed through adverbs, set phrases, or negative constructions that leave no room for doubt.
To state something without any conditions or exceptions, often used in formal or emphatic contexts.
A strong adverbial phrase meaning 'firmly' or 'resolutely', used to express an absolute stance or decision.
彼は断固としてその申し出を拒否した。
He categorically refused the offer.
Common adverb meaning 'absolutely', often used with negatives to mean 'never' or 'under no circumstances'.
絶対に許さない。
I categorically will not forgive it.
Pattern meaning 'not at all' or 'none whatsoever', used for categorical denial.
私は一切関与していない。
I am categorically not involved.
Adverb meaning 'clearly' or 'flatly', often used with verbs of refusal or denial.
彼女はきっぱりと否定した。
She categorically denied it.
Means 'completely' or 'across the board', used for categorical support or rejection.
その提案を全面的に受け入れた。
They categorically accepted the proposal.
To emphasize that a statement applies to all cases, with no exceptions.
Adverbial phrase meaning 'without exception', directly conveying categorical inclusion.
全員が例外なく参加しなければならない。
Everyone must participate, categorically without exception.
Means 'all' or 'every', often used with a negative to mean 'none whatsoever'.
すべての要求を拒否した。
He categorically rejected all demands.
To express something in a way that leaves no ambiguity or doubt.
Adverb meaning 'clearly' or 'explicitly', used for categorical statements.
彼は明確に反対の意を示した。
He categorically indicated his opposition.
Common adverb meaning 'clearly' or 'plainly', often used in speech.
はっきりと言って、それは間違いだ。
Categorically speaking, that is wrong.
Idiom meaning 'to make a clear distinction' or 'to settle once and for all'.
この問題には白黒をつけなければならない。
We must categorically settle this issue.
There is no single Japanese word that directly corresponds to 'categorical' in all contexts. Translating it as カテゴリカル is not natural. Instead, use the adverbs and phrases above depending on the nuance.
Literally 'without leaving a single person', used for categorical inclusion of people.
一人残らず賛成した。
They categorically agreed, every last one of them.