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“certainty” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikakushin

Example

その計画は成功すると確信しています。so no kei kaku wa sei kō su ru to kaku shin shi te i ma su

I am certain that the plan will succeed.

Illustration for 確信 (certainty)

How to say “certainty” in Japanese

“Certainty” in Japanese is 確信 (kakushin).

Expresses a firm inner sense that something is true or will happen, rather than a passing guess.

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

Example sentences with 確信

証拠を見て、彼女は自分の判断に確信を持ちました。shō ko o mi te kano jo wa ji bun no han dan ni kaku shin o mo chi ma shi ta

After seeing the evidence, she gained confidence in her judgment.

Tips for using 確信

  • In everyday conversation, 確信 (kakushin) often appears in 確信している (kakushin shite iru), a useful pattern for stating that a belief feels settled rather than tentative.

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