突然の解雇通告は、彼にとって正に青天の霹靂だった。
The sudden notice of dismissal was truly a bolt from the blue for him.
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Example sentences
それは正に奇跡だった
That was truly a miracle.
彼の考え方は、私の理想とは正に対蹠にある。
His way of thinking is exactly opposite to my ideal.
彼は自分の実力を過信しており、その態度は正に夜郎自大だ。
He overestimates his own abilities, and his attitude is truly one of arrogant ignorance.
彼の新作小説は、正に玄圃積玉と呼ぶにふさわしい名文だ。
His new novel is truly a masterpiece that can be described as having gem-like, beautiful prose.
Usage Notes
Used to emphasize that something is completely and without a doubt as stated.
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