NichiDict

断然

N1
だんぜん
[danzen]
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Meanings

1.Adverb'taru' adjective

firmly; flatly; resolutely; decisively; absolutely; definitely

2.Adverb

definitely (wrong, different, etc.); absolutely

3.Adverb

by far; far and away; by a long shot; hands down

Examples

この件について私は断然反対の立場です。

On this matter I am absolutely opposed.

断然こちらの方が良いと私は思います。

I definitely think this one is better.

断然やるべきだと会議で主張しました。

I insisted that it should definitely be done.