Translation guide
Expresses that a statement, guess, or action is exactly correct or perfectly accurate.
To say that someone's comment, answer, or prediction is completely accurate.
The most common and natural way to say 'right on the mark' when someone's guess or remark hits the truth. Often used when someone points out something you didn't want to admit.
Literally 'that's the way it is'. A straightforward way to confirm that something is exactly correct. Slightly more formal than 図星だ.
Means 'correct answer'. Often used casually as an interjection to mean 'bingo' or 'right on the mark'.
Literally 'hit the target'. Used when a prediction or guess proves accurate. Slightly more formal or written style.
To describe an action, shot, or aim that hits exactly the intended point.
Colloquial onomatopoeic phrase meaning 'exactly on target' or 'spot on'. Used for precise timing, aim, or fit.
"Did you maybe skip work yesterday?" "Right on the mark."
"Is the answer to this question number 3?" "That's right."
「犯人は執事だと思う。」「正解！」
"I think the butler is the culprit." "Right on the mark!"
His prediction was right on the mark.
The shot went right on the mark into the corner of the goal.
Means 'exactly right' or 'fits perfectly'. Used for things that match perfectly in size, timing, or accuracy.
These clothes fit right on the mark.
Loanword from English 'just'. Used colloquially to mean 'exactly' or 'right on', often for time or measurements.
The train arrived right on the mark at 10 o'clock.