断然

だんぜん
JLPT:N1
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1

Firmly or resolutely; used to emphasize a decisive or absolute stance.

AdverbTaru-Adjective

Examples

彼は断然反対の立場を取った。

He took a resolutely opposing position.

私は断然その案に賛成だ。

I am absolutely in favor of that plan.

断然拒否すると相手に誤解を与えることもあるので注意が必要だ。

You should be careful when refusing outright, as it can give the other person the wrong impression.

2

Definitely/absolutely (used to assert that something is clearly wrong/different); expresses certainty.

Adverb

Examples

その考えは断然間違っている。

That idea is definitely wrong.

彼女の答えは断然的外れていた。

Her answer was clearly off the mark.

このデータは断然違う傾向を示している。

These data show a decidedly different trend.

3

By far; far and away; used to indicate a large difference when comparing.

Adverb

Examples

彼の実力は断然他の追随を許さない。

His ability is by far unmatched by others.

このモデルは断然売れている。

This model is selling by a long shot.

新製品は断然性能が良くなった。

The new product's performance has improved by far.

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