きっと
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きっと
kitto
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surely; undoubtedly; certainly; likely
N4
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N4
Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences
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kitto
Post ID
50713
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📝 Usage Notes
surely; undoubtedly; certainly; likely
📖 How to use it
Expresses the speaker's strong conviction or high probability about something.
Attaches to
Used as an adverb, placed before the predicate it modifies; no conjugation required.
きっと is a sentence adverb that conveys the speaker's strong belief or high likelihood about a situation. It is commonly used with predictions, guesses, or promises. In casual conversation, it often appears with sentence-final particles like よ or ね to soften the assertion. When used with negative predicates, it can mean 'surely not' or 'never'.
あしたはきっといい天気だよ。
Ashita wa kitto ii tenki da yo.
Tomorrow will surely be nice weather.
彼はきっと来ると思う。
Kare wa kitto kuru to omou.
I think he will certainly come.
この問題はきっと難しいだろう。
Kono mondai wa kitto muzukashii darou.
This problem is probably difficult.
Not たぶん (tabun)
きっと expresses stronger certainty (often 80-90%), while たぶん is more like 'probably' (50-70%).
Register
Neutral; used in both conversation and writing, but in formal writing 必ず (kanarazu) or 間違いなく (machigainaku) are more common.
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きっと
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat きっと three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using きっと. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern きっと mean?
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Surely; undoubtedly; certainly; likely
What JLPT level is きっと?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N4 — Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use きっと in a sentence?
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Attach きっと (kitto) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is きっと formal or casual Japanese?
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きっと is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember きっと long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.