是非

ぜひ
Alternative writings: 是否
JLPT:N4
Frequency:
1

An adverb meaning 'by all means' or 'certainly'; used to express strong recommendation or desire.

Adverb

Examples

来週の歓迎会、ぜひ参加してください。

Please be sure to attend next week's welcome party.

この本は面白いから、ぜひ読んでみて。

This book is interesting — definitely give it a read.

ぜひ一度お目にかかりたいです。

I would very much like to meet you once.

2

A noun meaning 'right and wrong' or 'pros and cons' — used to discuss the correctness or desirability of something.

Noun

Examples

この問題の是非を明らかにする必要がある。

It is necessary to clarify the pros and cons of this issue.

裁判は事件の是非を判断する立場にある。

The judge is in a position to determine the right and wrong of the case.

君の提案の是非についてチームで話し合おう。

Let's discuss the pros and cons of your proposal with the team.