本当 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- actually adv In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
- real adj Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
- really adv In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
- true adj Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.
- truly adv In accordance with fact; accurately or honestly.
- truth noun What is actually the case; facts as opposed to lies or fiction.
- very adv Used before an adjective or adverb to intensify it — to a high degree.
Senses
本当 is used for these senses in English:
- actually (modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
- real Absolute, complete, utter.
- really (modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.
- really (informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
- true (of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.
- truly (degree) Very.
- truth True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.
- truth Conformity to fact or reality; correctness, accuracy.
actually — full definition
- adv In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
- intj Used to introduce a correction, clarification, or mild disagreement.
real — full definition
- adj Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
- adj Genuine and sincere, not fake or pretended.
- adj In economics, adjusted for inflation so it reflects true purchasing power.
- adv Very; really, used informally.