synonym Comparative
本当に
VS
本当
Differences Between "本当に" and "本当"
Option A
本当に
Meaning
really; truly; genuinely
Reading
ほんとうに (hontou ni)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
この映画は本当に面白かったです。
This movie was really interesting.
Option B
本当
Meaning
true; real; really; truly
Reading
ほんとう (hontō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その話は本当ですか。
Is that story true?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(really; truly; genuinely)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 本当に: An adverb used to emphasize the truth or intensity of something. It can also be used to ask if something is true. 真実性や物事の程度を強調する副詞です。疑問文でも使われます。
- 本当: Can be used as a noun (本当のこと - the truth), a な-adjective (本当の話 - a true story), or an adverb (本当に嬉しい - really happy). Often used in questions to express surprise or confirm information. (名詞、な形容詞、副詞として使われます。「本当ですか？」のように驚きや確認の質問でよく使われます。)
- 本当に: An adverb used to emphasize the truth or intensity of something. It can also be used to ask if something is true. 真実性や物事の程度を強調する副詞です。疑問文でも使われます。
- 本当: Can be used as a noun (本当のこと - the truth), a な-adjective (本当の話 - a true story), or an adverb (本当に嬉しい - really happy). Often used in questions to express surprise or confirm information. (名詞、な形容詞、副詞として使われます。「本当ですか？」のように驚きや確認の質問でよく使われます。)
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