Japanese Conversation · Level 36
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Japanese word
まさに
Pronunciation
Romajimasani
Meaning
- adverbexactly
Example
それはまさにその通りです。so re wa ma sa ni so no tō ri de su
That is exactly right.
More examples
これはまさに私が探していた答えです。ko re wa ma sa ni watashi ga saga shi te i ta kota e de su
This is exactly the answer I was looking for.
Core concept
Marks a close match with the situation or standard, often with strong affirmation, and can also place an event at the point just before it happens.
Common phrases
まさにその通りma sa ni so no tō ri
exactly right
まさに今ma sa ni ima
right now
まさに始まるところma sa ni haji ma ru to ko ro
just about to begin
Similar words
まさしくmasashiku: Presents a statement or description as exactly true or fitting.
本当にhontōni: States that something is true or genuine, often with strong emphasis.
Definition in Japanese
基準や内容に完全に一致することを強調して示し、出来事が今にも起こる状態も示す。ki jun ya nai yō ni kan zen ni it chi su ru ko to o kyō chō shi te shime shi de ki goto ga ima ni mo o ko ru jō tai mo shime su
Word origin
The adverb まさに (masani) is formed from まさ (masa, "truth" or "exactness") with the particle に (ni), and is commonly written 正に (masani).
Usage tips
- In conversation, まさに (masani) often strengthens agreement with what was just said, while context distinguishes this use from the sense that an event is about to occur.
Other meanings
- reallyadverb
- just about toadverb