English–Japanese

“sure” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitashika

Example

それは確かです。so re wa tashi ka de su

That is for sure.

Illustration for 確か (sure)

How to say “sure” in Japanese

“Sure” in Japanese is 確か (tashika).

It presents a person, fact, or piece of information as trustworthy because it is not likely to be wrong.

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

Example sentences with 確か

彼は確かな情報だけを教えてくれます。kare wa tashi ka na jō hō da ke o oshi e te ku re ma su

He tells us only reliable information.

Tips for using 確か

  • English sure can express agreement, but 確かです (tashika desu) mainly confirms that a statement or fact is certain.

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