synonym Comparative
確かに
VS
たしかに
Differences Between "確かに" and "たしかに"
Option A
確かに
Meaning
certainly, surely, indeed
Reading
たしかに (tashika ni)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
確かにおっしゃる通りです。
Indeed, as you say.
Option B
たしかに
Meaning
certainly, surely, indeed, admittedly
Reading
たしかに (tashikani)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
たしかに、あなたの言う通りだ。
Indeed, you are right.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(certainly, surely, indeed)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 確かに: Adverb. Can express agreement, confirmation, or a feeling of 'I remember it correctly'. Sometimes used to concede a point while introducing a counterpoint.
- たしかに: Used to express certainty, agreement, or to concede a point. Can be an adverb or an interjection meaning 'that's true' or 'you're right'.
- 確かに: Adverb. Can express agreement, confirmation, or a feeling of 'I remember it correctly'. Sometimes used to concede a point while introducing a counterpoint.
- たしかに: Used to express certainty, agreement, or to concede a point. Can be an adverb or an interjection meaning 'that's true' or 'you're right'.
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