English–Japanese

“for sure” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikoso

Example

今日こそ早く寝ます。kyō ko so haya ku ne ma su

I will go to bed early today for sure.

Illustration for こそ (for sure)

How to say “for sure” in Japanese

“For sure” in Japanese is こそ (koso).

Marks the preceding element as the particular one singled out, often giving it a sense of special importance or certainty.

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

Example sentences with こそ

今度こそ、約束を守ります。kon do ko so yaku soku o mamo ri ma su

This time, I will keep my promise for sure.

Tips for using こそ

  • In conversation, こそ (koso) appears in こちらこそ (kochira koso), a common reply meaning that the same thanks or greeting applies to the other person.

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