Japanese symbol for “really”
実に
じつに
Romaji: jitsuni
really; truly; indeed; very
In Japanese, really is 実に, read じつに (jitsuni).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adv really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
Written forms: 実に、實に. Readings: じつに.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “really”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 何とも | なんとも nantomo | really; very; extremely |
| 誠に | まことに makotoni | really; truly; very |
| 本当に | ほんとうに hontouni | really; truly |
| 全く | まったく mattaku | really; truly; entirely |
| 現に | げんに genni | actually; really |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 実際 | じっさい jissai | reality; actuality; truth |
| 実は | じつは jitsuha | as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth |
| 事実 | じじつ jijitsu | fact; truth; reality |
| 現実 | げんじつ genjitsu | reality; actuality; hard fact |
| 実施 | じっし jisshi | enforcement; implementation; putting into practice |
| 確実 | かくじつ kakujitsu | certain; sure; definite |
See also: Chinese symbol for “really”.
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