VocabJLPT N3
certain
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. certain
  2. 2. sure
This な-adjective and noun means certain, reliable, or definite, indicating that something is sure to happen or can be fully trusted. It is used when expressing confidence in a result or describing someone or something as dependable.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"This time for sure" — how many times has it been now? Just get it done!

Sentence 2

With that approach, I'm sure you'll get results!

Sentence 3

I heard that medicine works, but is it actually reliable?

Sentence 4

She said she forgot, but I was absolutely sure it was a lie.

Sentence 5

I made sure to check the train times so I'd be on schedule.