Translation of Japanese word "確かに" to English
確かに
たしかに
[tashikani]
IPA: /tashikani/
Meaning
VerbIn a way which is certain; with certainty.
How to use
確かに (tashikani) — 'certainly / indeed / that's true'. 確かに、そうですね — Indeed, that's right. Used to agree while possibly adding a counter-point.
🇬🇧 English
certainly / indeed
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 確かに
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たしかに
Romaji Transcription: tashikani
Example Sentences
確かに彼は優秀な学生です。
たしかに かれは ゆうしゅうな がくせいです。
Certainly, he is an excellent student.
確かに彼女は美しいです。
たしかに かれは うつくしいです。
Indeed, she is beautiful.
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Common phrases
- 確かに、そうですね— Indeed, that's right / Certainly so
Frequency rank: #260 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "確かに" mean?▼
The Japanese word "確かに" means "certainly / indeed" in English.
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The word "確かに" is read as "たしかに" (tashikani). 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: "A term used to emphasize certainty.".
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