きっと
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kitto
surely; undoubtedly; certainly; likely
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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
Reading kitto
Post ID 50713
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📝 Usage Notes

surely; undoubtedly; certainly; likely

🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
きっと
📚 How to Master This Pattern
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Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat きっと three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
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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.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern きっと mean?
Surely; undoubtedly; certainly; likely
What JLPT level is きっと?
JLPT N4 — Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences. To pass JLPT N4 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use きっと in a sentence?
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?
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?
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 at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.