N3
たしか (tashika)
たしか
If I remember correctly; surely; certainly
💡 Nuance & Usage:
As an adverb, it's used when you are fairly sure about something but not absolutely certain, often translated as 'if I remember correctly'. (「確か〇〇だったと思う」のように、記憶をたどって話すときに使う。)
📝 Example Sentences
たしか、このお店は日曜日が定休日だったと思います。
If I remember correctly, this shop is closed on Sundays.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "たしか"!
彼の名前は_______佐藤さんだったと思います。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 記憶をたどりながら、ほぼ確信を持って言うときに「確か」を使います。
English: 「確か」is used when you speak with near certainty, recalling from memory.
English: 「確か」is used when you speak with near certainty, recalling from memory.
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