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What does 是非 (ぜひ, zehi) mean?

是非 (ぜひ, zehi) means by all means, without fail.

Quick facts
Readingぜひ
Romajizehi
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
ぜひ
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonzehi

by all means, without fail

GenkiGenki 9
  1. 1adverb certainly; without fail
  2. 2noun right and wrong; pros and cons

Example sentences

  • I really want to see this movie.

  • Please do come and visit my house sometime.

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