Translation guide
The English adverb "accurately" describes doing something with precision, correctness, or faithfulness to a standard. In Japanese, there is no single direct equivalent; instead, various adverbs, verbs, and phrases are used depending on the context—such as factual correctness, precise measurement, faithful reproduction, or hitting a target.
He answered the question accurately.
This data is recorded accurately.
Means 'correctly' or 'rightly'. Often interchangeable with 正確に, but can sound slightly more moral or rule-based.
Please write your name accurately/correctly.
Literally 'without mistake'. Emphasizes the absence of errors. Often used as an adverb meaning 'without fail' or 'accurately'.
He completed the job accurately/without any mistakes.
To express that something is done with high precision, exactness in measurement, timing, or detail.
Used for mechanical, technical, or scientific precision. Implies fine detail and exactness.
This machine processes parts accurately/precisely.
Means 'strictly' or 'rigorously'. Used when adherence to rules, definitions, or standards is important.
Means 'precisely' or 'aptly', often used for hitting the right point or making an accurate judgment.
To express that something is reproduced, translated, or depicted in a way that is faithful to the original.
Means 'faithfully' or 'loyally'. Used for translations, reproductions, or depictions that stay true to the source.
This movie is made accurately/faithfully to the original work.
Means 'as it is', 'truthfully', or 'without embellishment'. Used for describing or portraying something accurately without distortion.
He told the facts accurately/truthfully.
To express that a shot, throw, or prediction is accurate and hits the intended target.
Also used for aiming or throwing accurately.
He threw the ball accurately.
Means 'as aimed' or 'just as one intended'. Emphasizes that the result matched the aim.
Verb meaning 'to hit the mark' or 'to be right on target'. Often used for predictions or guesses.
正確に emphasizes factual or technical accuracy (no errors), while 正しく often implies moral or logical correctness. For 'accurately' in the sense of 'without mistakes', 正確に is usually the safer choice.
calculate accurately
act correctly/rightly
The English adverb 'accurately' does not have a direct loanword equivalent in Japanese. Using アキュレートリー would not be understood. Always use a natural Japanese adverb or phrase.
Strictly/accurately speaking, that is not correct.
He accurately pointed out the problem.
The arrow hit the target accurately/as aimed.
He accurately predicted the weather.