synonym Comparative
まことに
VS
実に
Differences Between "まことに" and "実に"
Option A
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.
Option B
実に
Meaning
indeed, truly
Reading
じつに (jitsuni)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
私は実にに興味があります。
I am interested in indeed, truly.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(truly, indeed, really, very)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 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.
- 実に: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 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.
- 実に: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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