Translation guide
Expresses doing something with firm resolve, persistence, or unwavering focus. Japanese often conveys this through adverbs, verb forms, or set phrases rather than a single direct equivalent.
To act with a clear, unwavering decision, often in the face of difficulty.
Adverb meaning 'firmly' or 'resolutely'. Used for strong, principled determination.
He determinedly refused the demand.
Adverb meaning 'clearly' or 'decisively'. Often used when refusing or stating something without ambiguity.
She determinedly turned down the invitation.
Literary adverb meaning 'boldly' or 'dauntlessly'. Implies courageous determination.
He determinedly took on the fight.
To continue doing something without giving up, often over a long period.
Adverb from 粘り強い (tenacious). Emphasizes patience and persistence.
He determinedly continued the negotiations.
Adverb meaning 'patiently' or 'perseveringly'. Focuses on steady, tireless effort.
Adverb meaning 'persistently' or 'insistently'. Can have a negative nuance of being annoyingly persistent.
Often implies excessive or annoying persistence. Use carefully.
He determinedly repeated the same question.
To concentrate on a goal without distraction.
Adverb meaning 'earnestly' or 'single-mindedly'. Conveys sincere, wholehearted dedication.
He determinedly pursued his dream.
Adverb meaning 'with one's whole heart' or 'intently'. Often used for concentrated effort.
Adverb meaning 'recklessly' or 'like crazy'. Implies desperate, all-out determination.
He worked determinedly.
To act stubbornly or with fixed purpose, often in the face of opposition.
断固として emphasizes a principled, resolute stance, often in formal contexts. きっぱりと focuses on clarity and decisiveness, commonly used in personal refusals or statements.
The government determinedly fights terrorism.
He determinedly quit smoking.
決定して (decidedly) is not used as an adverb of manner like 'determinedly'. It refers to making a decision, not the manner of acting.
She walked determinedly into the room.
He determinedly ignored the distractions.
She determinedly repeated the practice.
She studied determinedly.
彼は意地でも勝つと言った。
He said he would determinedly win.