Japanese word

とも

Pronunciation

Romajitomo

Meaning

  • particlecertainly

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ぜひともze hi to mo

    by all means

Similar words

よyo: A sentence-final particle that adds emphasis to a statement addressed to the listener.

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄が確実であることや、必ず実行することを強く言い切る気持ちを表す。a ru koto gara ga kaku jitsu de a ru ko to ya kanara zu jik kō su ru ko to o tsuyo ku i i ki ru ki mo chi o arawa su

Word origin

Japanese とも (tomo, "certainly") is traditionally explained as the combination of と (to) and も (mo, "also/even"), with the latter adding emphatic force.

Usage tips

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

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