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VocabJLPT N5

certainly

ParticleExpression

Definitions

1. certainly
2. of course
3. even if
4. without even

This word means "friend" or "companion," and is a somewhat literary or formal way to refer to a close friend. It is often seen in writing, song lyrics, or set phrases more than in everyday casual speech.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Are you really okay with that?" "Of course I am."

Sentence 2

"Got a minute?" "Sure, of course."

Sentence 3

"Can you really finish that easily?" "Of course I can."

Sentence 4

"Do you believe me?" — "Of course I do."

Sentence 5

"You coming?" — "Of course, I'll be right there."