JLPT N4 Elementary
是非
Means ‘by all means’ or ‘definitely’ to emphasize requests, or refers to the concept of right and wrong.
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1 Adverb
By all means / Definitely
Functions as an intensifier for requests and invitations to demonstrate the speaker’s eagerness or sincerity.
Example
A 今度 、 北海道 に 行き ます 。
B いい です ね 。 是非 、 ラーメン を 食べ て ください 。
[A:] I'm going to Hokkaido soon. [B:] That's great. You should definitely eat some ramen.
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2 Noun
Right and Wrong / Pros and Cons
Represents the judgment of what is right versus wrong or the evaluation of arguments for and against a topic.
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