No. 3,345 in Japanese
断じて
Absolutely; positively; resolutely.
In a sentence
これは断じて間違いではありません。
This is absolutely not a mistake.
The word 『断じて』 is used here to express an emphatic negation, indicating absolute certainty that the statement is not true.
彼女は断じて嘘をつきませんでした。
She absolutely did not lie.
In this context, 『断じて』 functions to strongly deny the allegation of lying, reinforcing the veracity of her honesty.
断じて許すわけにはいかない。
It is absolutely unacceptable to forgive.
Here, 『断じて』 conveys a firm stance or unyielding decision about not forgiving.
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