synonym Comparative
本当に
VS
まことに
Differences Between "本当に" and "まことに"
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
まことに
Meaning
truly, indeed, really, very
Reading
まことに (makotoni)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
お忙しいところを、まことに恐縮ですが。
I am truly sorry to bother you when you are busy.
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。
- まことに: Adverb. A somewhat formal or polite way to emphasize the truth or extent of something. More formal than 「本当に」 or 「実に」. Often used in apologies, thanks, or expressing profound feelings.
- 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。
- まことに: Adverb. A somewhat formal or polite way to emphasize the truth or extent of something. More formal than 「本当に」 or 「実に」. Often used in apologies, thanks, or expressing profound feelings.
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