Translation guide
How to confirm information, plans, or understanding in Japanese. Includes phrases for checking facts, verifying arrangements, and acknowledging comprehension.
The speaker wants to verify whether something is true or correct.
Standard pattern for 'confirm whether or not ~'. Use after a plain form clause.
I'll confirm whether the meeting is tomorrow.
Check whether he's coming.
Confirm a specific fact. The clause before こと must be in plain form.
I confirmed that the reservation was made.
To check or verify something personally, often by looking or asking.
We need to verify the facts.
The speaker wants to double-check or finalize details of a plan.
The speaker wants to make sure they or the listener have understood correctly.
Polite way to confirm understanding or agreement. Often used in business.
So, next Monday, is that correct?
Formal: 'Is my understanding that ~ correct?'
Casual confirmation tag. Rising intonation makes it a question.
Tomorrow's a holiday, right?
The speaker wants to express that they have received confirmation of something.
Standard phrase meaning 'I have received confirmation' or 'confirmation has been obtained'.
I've received confirmation from the hotel.
Specifically for receiving a confirmation email.
Referring to the religious rite of confirmation.
In casual conversation, 確認する can sound stiff. For everyday checks, use 見る (to look), 聞く (to ask), or 調べる (to look up) when appropriate.
I'll check the time.
Is my understanding correct that this matter is closed?
I received the reservation confirmation email.