ぜひ zehi

ぜひ（zehi）means “by all means; definitely”. An adverb expressing a strong wish or earnest request. Formation: ぜひ + V-たい / V-てください / 〜ましょう

by all means; definitely

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Formation

ぜひ + V-たい / V-てください / 〜ましょう

Explanation

An adverb expressing a strong wish or earnest request. It is typically paired with expressions of desire (〜たい), invitation (〜ましょう), or polite request (〜てください). It emphasizes that the speaker really wants something to happen or strongly encourages the listener to do something. It does not pair with plain statements of fact.

Examples

ぜひうちに遊びに来てください。
ぜひうちにあそびにきてください。
Please do come and visit my home.
あの映画をぜひ見たいです。
あのえいがをぜひみたいです。
I really want to see that movie.

Note

ぜひ goes with wishes and requests, not with obligations; for 'must/have to' use 必ず instead.

FAQ

ぜひ — what does it mean and how is it used?

by all means; definitely. An adverb expressing a strong wish or earnest request. It is typically paired with expressions of desire (〜たい), invitation (〜ましょう), or polite request (〜てください). It emphasizes that the speaker really wants something to happen or strongly encourages the listener to do something. It does not pair with plain statements of fact.

ぜひ — how do you form it?

ぜひ + V-たい / V-てください / 〜ましょう

ぜひ — any usage notes?

ぜひ goes with wishes and requests, not with obligations; for 'must/have to' use 必ず instead.

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