synonym Comparative
まさに
VS
まことに
Differences Between "まさに" and "まことに"
Option A
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.
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: "(exactly, precisely, truly, indeed)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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'.
- 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.
- 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'.
- 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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