N4
たしか (tashika)
確か
certain, sure; if I remember correctly, I believe
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can be an adjective (確かな: certain, reliable) or an adverb (確か: if I remember correctly, I believe). As an adverb, it expresses recollection with a slight uncertainty, often implying 'I'm fairly sure, but not 100% certain'.
📝 Example Sentences
彼の名前は確か田中さんです。
His name is Tanaka, I believe.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "確か"!
あの人は、_______私の会社の社長の息子さんです。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「確か」は、記憶が不確かだがそうだと考えているときに使います。
English: 'Tashika' is used when your memory is uncertain but you believe it to be true.
English: 'Tashika' is used when your memory is uncertain but you believe it to be true.
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