How do you say “definitely” in Japanese?

Yesterday, we talked about how to say “maybe” in Japanese. Today, we are going to learn how to say “definitely”.

In Japanese, “definitely” is “zettai (ni)” which is a very strong word. Since Japanese people don’t like saying things directly, when they say “zettai (ni), you can definitely trust them.

“Zettai (ni)” doesn’t go well with “daroo” “deshoo” not like “tabun”, but it still could ne with “to omou (omoimasu)” which means “I definitely think so”.

明日は絶対、雨だ。
Ashita wa zettai ame da.

It will definitely rain tomorrow.

明日は絶対雨だと思う。
Ashita wa zettai ame dato omou.

I think it will definitely rain tomorrow.

“Zettai (ni)” is also used when they promise.

絶対、行きます。
Zettai, ikimasu.

I will definitely go.

In the negative sentences, “zettai” acts as “never” in English.

絶対、遅刻しません。
Zettai, chikoku shimasen.

I will never be late.

“Zettai” is used when they are 100 percent sure. If they are only 80 to 90 percent sure, they often say “kitto”.

明日はきっと雨だ。
Ashita wa kitto ame da.

It will probably rain tomorrow.

明日はきっと雨だろう。
Ashita wa kitto ame daroo.

I think it will probably rain tomorrow.