“Precisely” in Japanese
Short answer
Precisely in Japanese is “こそ” (koso). Full meaning: it is ... that ..., precisely, in particular, definitely, for sure, only (when, after, because, etc.); although, while, it is the case that ... but; it is precisely because ... that ..., only because ....
Other ways to say “Precisely” in Japanese
きっちり
kitchiri exactly, precisely, punctually, on the dot; closely, tightly, (fitting) perfectly; properly, without fail
丁度
choudo exactly, precisely, just, right, opportunely, fortunately; just (like), as if, as though
ズバリ
zubari decisively, decidedly, boldly, once and for all, unreservedly, frankly; precisely, exactly
かっちり
katchiri tightly, exactly, precisely; close-fitting (e.g. suit), firm (body), lean
即ち
sunawachi that is (to say), namely, i.e.; precisely, exactly, just, nothing but, neither more nor less; (and) then
コソ
koso it is ... that ..., precisely, in particular, definitely, for sure, only (when, after, because, etc.); although, while, it is the case that ... but; it is precisely because ... that ..., only because ...
ごそ
goso it is ... that ..., precisely, in particular, definitely, for sure, only (when, after, because, etc.); although, while, it is the case that ... but; it is precisely because ... that ..., only because ...
きちんと
kichinto properly, accurately, exactly, precisely, regularly; neatly, tidily, orderly
きっかり
kikkari exactly, just, precisely; punctually, exactly on time
キッチリ
kitchiri exactly, precisely, punctually, on the dot; closely, tightly, (fitting) perfectly; properly, without fail
きつちり
kitchiri exactly, precisely, punctually, on the dot; closely, tightly, (fitting) perfectly; properly, without fail
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