Japanese

かに

たしかに
Meaning: certainly, surely, for sure
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

確
か
に

Example sentences

Certainly, it is just as you say.
言われてみれば、確かにそうですね。
Now that you mention it, that's certainly true.
確かに高価だが、だからと言って品質が良いとは限らない。
It is certainly expensive, but that doesn't mean the quality is good.
確かに、それは言えるね。
Certainly, you have a point.
女三人寄ればかしましいと言うが、確かにこの部屋は賑やかだ。
They say where three women gather it's noisy, and this room is certainly lively.

Usage Notes

Used to confirm something as true or to agree with someone.

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