Vocabulary

What does まさしく (masashiku) mean?

まさしく means exactly, certainly, precisely.

Quick facts
Readingまさしく
Romajimasashiku
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
まさしく
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkmasashiku

exactly, certainly, precisely

Example sentences

  • This is unmistakably his handwriting.

  • His opinion is exactly right.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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