Japanese word

誠に

Pronunciation

Romajimakotoni

Meaning

  • adverbtruly

Example

その知らせは誠に残念です。so no shi ra se wa makoto ni zan nen de su

That news is truly unfortunate.

Illustration for 誠に (truly)

More examples

ご来場いただき、誠にありがとうございます。go rai jō i ta da ki makoto ni a ri ga tō go za i ma su

Thank you very much for coming.

Core concept

Presents something as true, sincere, or strongly felt rather than casual or exaggerated.

Common phrases

  • 誠にありがとうございますmakoto ni a ri ga tō go za i ma su

    Thank you very much

  • 誠に残念な結果makoto ni zan nen na kek ka

    a truly regrettable result

  • 誠に申し訳ないmakoto ni mō shi wake na i

    truly sorry

Similar words

本当にhontōni: Shows that something is true, real, or genuinely felt in ordinary language.
実にjitsuni: Emphasizes that something is indeed the case, often in formal writing.
心からkokorokara: Shows that a feeling or expression is sincere and heartfelt.

Definition in Japanese

事実であることや真心からの思いを強く表すさま。また、程度が非常に高いさま。ji jitsu de a ru ko to ya ma gokoro ka ra no omo i o tsuyo ku arawa su sa ma ma ta tei do ga hi jō ni taka i sa ma

Word origin

The native Japanese formation 誠に (makoto ni) combines 誠 (makoto, "truth and sincerity") with に (ni) to express the manner of acting or stating something in truth.

Usage tips

  • 誠に (makoto ni) often appears in formal announcements and polite thanks, where it adds a serious and sincere tone rather than casual emphasis.

Other meanings

  • sincerelyadverb
  • veryadverb

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