English–Japanese
“never” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikesshite
Example
私は決してうそをつきません。watashi wa kes shi te u so o tsu ki ma se n
I never lie.
How to say “never” in Japanese
“Never” in Japanese is 決して (kesshite).
Marks something as firmly outside the range of what happens or what a person does.
Example sentences with 決して
困ったときでも、私は決して逃げません。koma tta to ki de mo watashi wa kes shi te ni ge ma se n
Even when I am in trouble, I never run away.
Tips for using 決して
- The negative form is an important part of the everyday pattern for 決して (kesshite), so it commonly strengthens a refusal or denial rather than standing alone.