ぜひ
zehiBy all means; definitely; certainly (used to strongly encourage someone to do something)
ぜひ一度、私のレストランに来てください。
Please definitely come to my restaurant at least once.
ぜひその映画を見てください。
You should definitely watch that movie.
Often used to politely insist on someone doing something or to express strong encouragement.
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💡Pro Tip
Polite Insistence
Use 'ぜひ' to politely insist on someone doing something, especially when offering something or encouraging an action.
⚡Gold Rule
Contextual Flexibility
'ぜひ' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile for various situations.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the adverbial form of the verb "ぜひ" (to insist), meaning 'by all means' or 'definitely'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express strong encouragement or insistence. Often paired with verbs like "来る" (to come) or "見る" (to see).