expression, pre-noun adjectival
unmistakable; unquestionable; certain
Pre-noun adjectival phrase meaning something is clearly and undeniably the case; often used for emphasis before nouns like 本物, 証拠, or 事実.
That is an unmistakably genuine diamond.
His words contained unquestionable truth.
More common and versatile; まごうことなき is more literary and emphatic, often used in formal or dramatic contexts.
Kanji spelling using 紛う; less common but still encountered.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling with 事.
Kanji spelling with 紛う and 事; rare.
Kanji spelling with 紛う, 事, and 無; rare.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling with 事 and 無; rare.
Kanji spelling with 紛う and 無; rare.
From the verb 紛う (まごう, 'to be mistaken for') in its negative form 紛うことなし, with the classical attributive form なき modifying a noun. The phrase literally means 'there is no mistaking'.