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的確 (てきかく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N2 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun
accurate ; precise ; exact ; appropriate
Describes something that is exactly right for the situation, whether in terms of factual correctness or suitability. Often used for judgments, advice, expressions, or actions.
状じょう
況きょう
を
的てき
確かく
に
判はん
断だん
する
必ひつ
要よう
が
ある
。
We need to assess the situation accurately.
Written forms 的確 Usage 93% i Usage for this spelling across all readings, not one reading alone.
適確 Usage 7% i Usage for this spelling across all readings, not one reading alone.
てっかく
Kanji 的 bull's eye, mark, target 適 suitable, occasional, rare Similar words 正せい 確かく 正確 emphasizes factual correctness and precision, while 的確 also includes the nuance of being appropriate or fitting for the context.
適てき 切せつ 適切 focuses on suitability and appropriateness, whereas 的確 adds a stronger sense of accuracy and hitting the mark.
Etymology Compound of 的 (target, mark) and 確 (certain, sure), suggesting something that hits the mark with certainty.
