Translation guide
Expresses doing something with firm resolve, persistence, or unwavering focus. Japanese often conveys this through adverbs, verb forms, or set phrases rather than a single direct equivalent.
To act with a clear, unwavering decision, often in the face of difficulty.
Adverb meaning 'firmly' or 'resolutely'. Used for strong, principled determination.
彼は断固として要求を拒否した。
He determinedly refused the demand.
Adverb meaning 'clearly' or 'decisively'. Often used when refusing or stating something without ambiguity.
彼女はきっぱりと誘いを断った。
She determinedly turned down the invitation.
Literary adverb meaning 'boldly' or 'dauntlessly'. Implies courageous determination.
彼は敢然と戦いに挑んだ。
He determinedly took on the fight.
To continue doing something without giving up, often over a long period.
Adverb from 粘り強い (tenacious). Emphasizes patience and persistence.
彼は粘り強く交渉を続けた。
He determinedly continued the negotiations.
Adverb meaning 'patiently' or 'perseveringly'. Focuses on steady, tireless effort.
彼女は根気よく練習を繰り返した。
She determinedly repeated the practice.
Adverb meaning 'persistently' or 'insistently'. Can have a negative nuance of being annoyingly persistent.
Often implies excessive or annoying persistence. Use carefully.
彼はしつこく同じ質問を繰り返した。
He determinedly repeated the same question.
To concentrate on a goal without distraction.
Adverb meaning 'earnestly' or 'single-mindedly'. Conveys sincere, wholehearted dedication.
彼はひたむきに夢を追いかけた。
He determinedly pursued his dream.
Adverb meaning 'with one's whole heart' or 'intently'. Often used for concentrated effort.
彼女は一心に勉強した。
She studied determinedly.
Adverb meaning 'recklessly' or 'like crazy'. Implies desperate, all-out determination.
彼はがむしゃらに働いた。
He worked determinedly.
To act stubbornly or with fixed purpose, often in the face of opposition.
Adverb meaning 'stubbornly' or 'firmly'. Used when refusing to yield.
彼は頑として自分の意見を曲げなかった。
He determinedly stuck to his opinion.
Phrase meaning 'no matter what' or 'even if it kills me'. Conveys stubborn determination.
断固として emphasizes a principled, resolute stance, often in formal contexts. きっぱりと focuses on clarity and decisiveness, commonly used in personal refusals or statements.
政府は断固としてテロと戦う。
The government determinedly fights terrorism.
彼はきっぱりとタバコをやめた。
He determinedly quit smoking.
決定して (decidedly) is not used as an adverb of manner like 'determinedly'. It refers to making a decision, not the manner of acting.
彼女は断固とした様子で部屋に入った。
She walked determinedly into the room.
彼はひたむきに雑音を無視した。
He determinedly ignored the distractions.
He said he would determinedly win.