Japanese word

まさしく

Pronunciation

Romajimasashiku

Meaning

  • adverbexactly

Example

これはまさしく私が探していた本です。ko re wa ma sa shi ku watashi ga saga shi te i ta hon de su

This is exactly the book I was looking for.

Illustration for まさしく (exactly)

More examples

この説明は、まさしく私が知りたかった内容です。ko no setsu mei wa ma sa shi ku watashi ga shi ri ta ka tta nai yō de su

This explanation is exactly what I wanted to know.

Core concept

Marks a strong sense that something matches the facts, the intended target, or the truth without deviation.

Common phrases

  • まさしくその通りma sa shi ku so no tō ri

    exactly so

  • まさしく同じma sa shi ku ona ji

    exactly the same

Similar words

まさにmasani: Shows that something matches a time, amount, place, or condition exactly.
ぴったりpittari: Shows that something fits, matches, or agrees exactly with a target, condition, or description.
きっちりkitchiri: Shows that an amount, time, or arrangement is exact, with nothing missing or extra.
ちょうどchōdo: Indicates that an amount, time, or degree matches what is needed exactly.

Definition in Japanese

事実や内容が完全に一致し、まさにその通りであるさま。ji jitsu ya nai yō ga kan zen ni it chi shi ma sa ni so no tō ri de a ru sa ma

Word origin

The native Japanese adverb まさしく (masashiku, "exactly or truly") is the adverbial form of まさし (masashi, "true or exact"), a classical Japanese adjective.

Usage tips

  • In まさしくその通り (masashiku sono tōri), the adverb emphasizes that the preceding statement is exactly right, making the phrase a strong form of agreement.

Other meanings

  • trulyadverb
  • certainlyadverb

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