literally in Japanese
literally in Japanese is 文字通り, 額面通り — literally means in a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.
literally in Japanese
文字通り
Pronounced: mojidoori
With phrasings that might normally be used or understood as figurative: truly; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.
額面通り
Pronounced: gakumendoori
With phrasings that might normally be used or understood as figurative: truly; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.
What does "literally" mean?
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adv In a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.
"The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word."
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adv (informal) Used to add emphasis to a statement, even when it isn't meant word for word.
"I was literally dying of laughter during that scene."
literally in a sentence
- The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word.
- He literally ran five miles this morning — no exaggeration.
- I was literally dying of laughter during that scene.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "literally" in Japanese?
"literally" in Japanese is 文字通り, 額面通り. literally means: In a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.
How do you pronounce 文字通り?
"literally" in Japanese is 文字通り, pronounced "mojidoori".
How do you use "literally" in a sentence?
Example: "The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word." In Japanese, "literally" is 文字通り, 額面通り.
Are there other ways to say "literally" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "literally": 文字通り, 額面通り.
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