really in Japanese
really in Japanese is 本当, まじ, まさか — really means in actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
really in Japanese
本当
Pronounced: hontō
(modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.
まじ
Pronounced: maji
(informal, as an intensifier) Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).
まさか
Pronounced: masaka
本当
Pronounced: hontō
(informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
へえ
Pronounced: hee
(informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
ほんと
Pronounced: honto
(informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
本真
Pronounced: honma
(informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
What does "really" mean?
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adv In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
"Is it really true that he quit his job?"
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adv Used before an adjective or verb to mean "very" or "very much."
"That was a really long flight."
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intj Used on its own to express surprise, disbelief, or a request for confirmation.
"Really? You mean the shop is closed for the whole week?"
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really in a sentence
- Is it really true that he quit his job?
- She really did finish the marathon in under four hours.
- That was a really long flight.
- I really appreciate your help today.
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What is "really" in Japanese?
"really" in Japanese is 本当, まじ, まさか. really means: In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
How do you pronounce 本当?
"really" in Japanese is 本当, pronounced "hontō".
How do you use "really" in a sentence?
Example: "Is it really true that he quit his job?" In Japanese, "really" is 本当, まじ, まさか.
Are there other ways to say "really" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "really": 本当, まじ, まさか, へえ, ほんと, 本真.
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