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synonym Comparative
てっきり
VS
聢と

Differences Between "てっきり" and "聢と"

Option A
てっきり
Meaning
for sure, without doubt, certainly (often followed by a realization that one was mistaken)
Reading
てっきり (tekkiri)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
てっきり彼は来ないと思っていたら、急に現れた。
I was sure he wasn't coming, but then he suddenly showed up.
Option B
聢と
Meaning
certainly; firmly; clearly; for sure (classical adverb)
Reading
聢と(しかと)
Syllabus Level
C2PLUS
Practical Example
私は聢とに興味があります。
I am interested in certainly; firmly; clearly; for sure (classical adverb).

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(for sure, without doubt, certainly (often followed by a realization that one was mistaken))"?
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使い分け解説:
- てっきり: Expresses a strong conviction or assumption about something that turned out to be wrong. It's often followed by '〜と思っていた (to omotte ita)' or '〜かと思ったら (ka to omottara)'.
- 聢と: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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