Vocab Info

N2 Adverb

(まさ)しくsurely, no doubt, evidently

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      certainly, surely, undoubtedly, evidently, really, truly

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Adverb

      2.

      just, precisely, exactly

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    正しく 【まさしく】

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    Details

    • Pitch Accent

    • General Top 4,100

    Examples

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      あの(こえ)(まさ)しくマリア(さま)のものでした。

      That voice was indeed Maria's. {surely, no doubt, evidently}

      • N2

      この絵本(えほん)()文章(ぶんしょう)素晴(すば)らしい。(まさ)しく傑作(けっさく)だ。

      This picture book is wonderful, both in terms of illustrations and text. It's truly a masterpiece. {surely, no doubt, evidently}

      • N2

      専門(せんもん)():「そのダイヤは(まさ)しく本物(ほんもの)だ。(うつく)しい(かがや)きだ。」

      Expert: 'That diamond is indeed genuine. It has a beautiful sparkle.' {surely, no doubt, evidently}

      • N2

      (おっと):「(まさ)しく(きみ)のいう(とお)りだよ。もう(すこ)しで(みち)(あやま)るところだった。」

      Husband: 'You're absolutely right. I was about to take the wrong path.' {surely, no doubt, evidently}

      • N2

      この筆跡(ひっせき)(まさ)しく(ちち)のものだ。()(まえ)(わたし)たちに(なに)かを(つた)えたかったに相違(そうい)ない。

      This handwriting is definitely my father's. There's no doubt that he wanted to tell us something before he died. {surely, no doubt, evidently}

      • N2
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