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synonym Comparative
〜までには
VS
確かな

Differences Between "〜までには" and "確かな"

Option A
〜までには
Meaning
by (a certain time/point), by the time
Reading
〜までには (made ni wa)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
明日の朝までには、レポートを提出してください。
Please submit the report by tomorrow morning.
Option B
確かな
Meaning
certain, sure, reliable, accurate
Reading
たしかな (tashikana)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の話はいつも確かな情報に基づいている。
His stories are always based on reliable information.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(by (a certain time/point), by the time)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 〜までには: Indicates a deadline or a completion point. The action must be completed *before or at* that time/point. The particle「は」emphasizes the limit.
- 確かな: Used to describe something that is definite, reliable, or accurate. It's a な-adjective. e.g., 「確かな情報」(tashikana jōhō - reliable information)
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