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N1 Adverb
てっきりsurely, certainly, beyond doubt
Dictionary Definition
Adverb
1.
surely, certainly, without doubt
used of beliefs that turned out to be false
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てっきり、臆病な君は肝試しに来ないと思ったよ!
I certainly thought that you, being timid, wouldn't come to the test of courage! {surely, certainly, beyond doubt}
彼氏:「てっきり君に浮気されたと思ったが、勘違いだったよ。」
Boyfriend: "I surely thought you were cheating on me, but it was a misunderstanding." {surely, certainly, beyond doubt}
てっきり彼と結婚するものだと思っていましたが、別れました。
I was certain that I would marry him, but we broke up. {surely, certainly, beyond doubt}
独り言:「てっきり今日は晴れると思ったのに…こう悪天候ではかなわない。」
Monologue: "I certainly thought it would be clear today... I can't stand this bad weather." {surely, certainly, beyond doubt}
誰も来ないからてっきり教室の場所を間違えたかと思ったが、先生が教室に入ってきた。
Since nobody was coming, I certainly thought that I had made a mistake about the location of the classroom, but then the teacher entered the classroom. {surely, certainly, beyond doubt}
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