絶対
Meanings
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
Adverbial use, often with に. Expresses strong certainty or an unconditional stance.
See also: 絶対に
Please make absolutely sure you are not late.
What he says is definitely correct.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
absolute; unconditional; unmistakable
Attributive use with の, modifying a noun to mean something is absolute or unconditional.
He faced the match with absolute confidence.
This is an absolute truth.
absoluteness
Noun use, often in philosophical or contrastive contexts (opposite of 相対).
Antonyms: 相対
Please explain the difference between the absolute and the relative.
Usage patterns
- 絶対に〈動詞〉ないwill absolutely never do ~
He never, ever lies.
- 〈事〉は絶対だ~ is absolute/non-negotiable
What he says is absolute; there's no arguing with it.
- 絶対に〈動詞〉will definitely do ~
I will definitely go tomorrow.
- 絶対の〈物〉absolute ~ (confidence, safety, etc.)
He has absolute confidence.
Expressions
- 絶対安全fail-safe; foolproof; totally safe