synonym Comparative
きっかり
VS
ずばり
Differences Between "きっかり" and "ずばり"
Option A
きっかり
Meaning
precisely, exactly, punctually
Reading
きっかり (kikkari)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会議はきっかり9時に始まった。
The meeting started exactly at 9 o'clock.
Option B
ずばり
Meaning
frankly, precisely, exactly, sharply, without beating around the bush
Reading
ずばり (zubari)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は私の弱点をずばりと言い当てた。
He accurately pointed out my weakness.
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Which word fits this context: "(precisely, exactly, punctually)"?
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使い分け解説:
- きっかり: Used to express exactness, especially with time or measurements. (時間や数量が少しも狂いなく正確であることを表します。)
- ずばり: To state something directly and to the point, often without hesitation or euphemism. Can also mean 'hit the nail on the head.' (遠慮なく、核心を突くように物事を言う様子や、正確に言い当てることを表します。)
- きっかり: Used to express exactness, especially with time or measurements. (時間や数量が少しも狂いなく正確であることを表します。)
- ずばり: To state something directly and to the point, often without hesitation or euphemism. Can also mean 'hit the nail on the head.' (遠慮なく、核心を突くように物事を言う様子や、正確に言い当てることを表します。)
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