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“certainly” in Japanese

Japanese

Also確かに (tashikani)

Pronunciation

Romajitomo

Example

行きますとも、すぐに準備します。i ki ma su to mo su gu ni jun bi shi ma su

I will certainly go, and I will get ready right away.

Illustration for とも (certainly)

How to say “certainly” in Japanese

“Certainly” in Japanese is とも (tomo).

Turns a statement into a strongly confident assertion, leaving little room for doubt about its truth or fulfillment.

Full entry for とも: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with とも

困ったときはぜひとも相談してください。koma tta to ki wa ze hi to mo sō dan shi te ku da sa i

Please be sure to ask for advice when you have trouble.

Tips for using とも

  • The sentence-final particle とも (tomo) makes a confirmation sound more emphatic than a neutral affirmative reply.

Other Japanese words for “certainly”

この本は確かにおもしろいです。ko no hon wa tashi ka ni o mo shi ro i de su

This book is certainly interesting.

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