synonym Comparative
いよいよ
VS
まさに
Differences Between "いよいよ" and "まさに"
Option A
いよいよ
Meaning
at last, finally, all the more, increasingly, indeed
Reading
いよいよ (iyoyoa)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
長い準備期間を経て、いよいよ明日が発表会だ。
After a long preparation period, tomorrow is finally the presentation.
Option B
まさに
Meaning
exactly, precisely, truly, indeed
Reading
まさに (masani)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼が言ったことは、まさにその通りだった。
What he said was exactly right.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(at last, finally, all the more, increasingly, indeed)"?
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使い分け解説:
- いよいよ: Emphasizes the approach of a significant moment or event, or that something is becoming 'more and more' or 'indeed.' Often used for climactic moments or to signify a decisive stage. (例: いよいよ本番だ - It's finally the main event/performance.)
- まさに: Adverb. Emphasizes that something is exactly as described, or that a prediction has come true. Can convey a strong sense of 'it really is' or 'it truly is'.
- いよいよ: Emphasizes the approach of a significant moment or event, or that something is becoming 'more and more' or 'indeed.' Often used for climactic moments or to signify a decisive stage. (例: いよいよ本番だ - It's finally the main event/performance.)
- まさに: Adverb. Emphasizes that something is exactly as described, or that a prediction has come true. Can convey a strong sense of 'it really is' or 'it truly is'.
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