Japanese word

確かに

Pronunciation

Romajitashikani

Meaning

  • adverbcertainly

Example

この本は確かにおもしろいです。ko no hon wa tashi ka ni o mo shi ro i de su

This book is certainly interesting.

Illustration for 確かに (certainly)

More examples

先生の説明を聞けば、確かに安心できます。sen sei no setsu mei o ki ke ba tashi ka ni an shin de ki ma su

If you listen to the teacher's explanation, you can certainly feel at ease.

Core concept

Confirms that a stated quality or fact is genuinely present, often adding emphasis to the statement.

Common phrases

  • 確かにそうtashi ka ni sō

    certainly so

Similar words

本当にhontōni: Expresses that something is real, true, or genuinely felt.
間違いなくmachigainaku: Expresses complete confidence in the truth of a fact or the occurrence of an event.
きっとkitto: Expresses a strong expectation about a future event or uncertain fact.

Definition in Japanese

本当にそうであると強く認める気持ちを表す語。hon tō ni sō de a ru to tsuyo ku mito me ru ki mo chi o arawa su go

Word origin

The native Japanese adjective 確か (tashika, "certain") combines with に (ni, "adverbial ending") to create the adverb 確かに (tashika ni).

Usage tips

  • In English, certainly often sounds more emphatic than simply yes when it is used as a reply.

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