He is someone who absolutely keeps his promises.
絶
discontinue, beyond, sever, cut off, abstain, interrupt, suppress
Kanji
Grade
Grade 5
Strokes
12 strokes
Radical
糸部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ゼツ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
たえる, たやす, たつ
Nanori (Name Reading)
たえ, とう
Common Readings
ゼツ, た…える, た…つ, た…やす
Example sentences
Alright, this time I will definitely make it a success.
He was in despair about life, but recovered with a friend's help.
Despairing, the two attempted double suicide at a quiet lake.
He flatly rejected my request.
Some people fainted from that heat.
The moment the roller coaster plummeted, she screamed.
I absolutely want to win tomorrow's match.
He declared that he would definitely pass.
Hearing the sad news, he was at a loss for words.
Example Vocabulary
絶対
absolute; unconditional; definitely
絶望
despair; hopelessness
拒絶
refusal; rejection
気絶
fainting; losing consciousness
絶叫
scream; shout
絶対に
absolutely; definitely; (with negative) never
絶句
being at a loss for words; silence; speechless
絶望的
hopeless; desperate
絶える
to die out; to cease; to be cut off
絶頂
peak; summit; zenith; height
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