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否
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Linguistics
negative question; question asked in the negative (e.g. "Can't you read Japanese?")
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Adverb (fukushi)
certainly; without fail
Examples
「キャッチボールしようか」「よし、是非やろう」
"How about playing catch?" "Sure, why not?"
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Common noun
right and wrong; pros and cons
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refusal; rejection; denial; veto
Examples
私はその質問に答えることを拒否する。
I refuse to answer the question.
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whether or not
Examples
僕たちは大学へ行くべきか否かを決めかねている。
We cannot decide whether to go to college or not.
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After the dictionary form of a verb
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as
Examples
そこに出かけるやいなや彼女は病気になった。
No sooner had she gone there than she was taken ill.
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whether or not
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safety; welfare; well-being
Examples
私は彼女の安否が気がかりなんだ。
I am concerned for her safety.
