Translation of Japanese word "きっと" to English
きっと
きっと
[kitto]
IPA: /kitto/
Meaning
VerbWithout fail.
How to use
きっと (kitto) — 'surely / certainly / undoubtedly'. Shows strong conviction (90%+ probability). 明日はきっと晴れる — It will surely be sunny tomorrow.
🇬🇧 English
surely / certainly
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: きっと
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きっと
Romaji Transcription: kitto
Example Sentences
きっと来る。
きっとくる。
Will surely come.
きっと成功する。
きっとせいこうする。
Will surely succeed.
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What does the Japanese word "きっと" mean?▼
The Japanese word "きっと" means "surely / certainly" in English.
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The word "きっと" is read as "きっと" (kitto). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to certain or inevitable things or results.".
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