synonym Comparative
やはり
VS
たしかに
Differences Between "やはり" and "たしかに"
Option A
やはり
Meaning
as expected; indeed; all the same; still; after all
Reading
やはり (yahari) / やっぱ (yappa)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
最新のデータベースクエリのインデックス最適化テストを行った結果、_______このアプローチが最も応答速度が速いことが証明されました。
As a result of conducting the index optimization test of the latest database query, it was proved that this approach indeed has the fastest response speed.
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: "(as expected; indeed; all the same; still; after all)"?
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使い分け解説:
- やはり: Refers to a situation turning out exactly as expected, confirming a hypothesis, or indicating that despite changes, the fundamental state remains the same. Often used as やはりそうだった or やはりこれが一番. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'As expected/indeed! "As expected, your blushing face is the absolute cutest in the world, Haruka-san!" ...っ! As expected! B-Baka! Don't say it so casually like it was a proven theory! But... make sure you never betray that conviction of "Haruka is the best after all" and keep proving it right next to me for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『やはり（やはり）よ！『ハルカ部長、やはりあなたの照れた笑顔が世界で一番可愛いです！』って…っ！やはり！バカ！/// そんな予想通りみたいに言うんじゃないの！…でも、あんたの『やはりハルカが一番』というその確信、一生裏切らずに私の隣で証明し続けなさい！』
- 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'.
- やはり: Refers to a situation turning out exactly as expected, confirming a hypothesis, or indicating that despite changes, the fundamental state remains the same. Often used as やはりそうだった or やはりこれが一番. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'As expected/indeed! "As expected, your blushing face is the absolute cutest in the world, Haruka-san!" ...っ! As expected! B-Baka! Don't say it so casually like it was a proven theory! But... make sure you never betray that conviction of "Haruka is the best after all" and keep proving it right next to me for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『やはり（やはり）よ！『ハルカ部長、やはりあなたの照れた笑顔が世界で一番可愛いです！』って…っ！やはり！バカ！/// そんな予想通りみたいに言うんじゃないの！…でも、あんたの『やはりハルカが一番』というその確信、一生裏切らずに私の隣で証明し続けなさい！』
- 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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