確かに
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tashika ni
surely, certainly
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確かに
tashika ni
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surely, certainly
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
Reading tashika ni
Post ID 50931
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📝 Usage Notes

surely, certainly

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確かに
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern 確かに mean?
Surely, certainly
What JLPT level is 確かに?
JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. To pass JLPT N3 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use 確かに in a sentence?
Attach 確かに (tashika ni) 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 確かに formal or casual Japanese?
確かに is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember 確かに 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.