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確
確
15 strokes
Frequency: 252
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

assurance
firm
tight
hard
solid
confirm
clear
evident

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たし.か
たし.かめる

Common Words

しっかり
確り
聢り
Adverb
～する Verb
Onomatopoeic
Usually kana
～と Adverb
Freq #360
1

tightly (holding on); firmly; securely

Examples
君にはもっとしっかり仕事をしてもらいたい。
I want you to work harder.
2

strongly (built); solidly; sturdily; steadily

3

properly; well; sufficiently; hard (working, etc.); fully; completely

4

reliably; dependably; levelheadedly; shrewdly; wisely; cleverly

確かに
たしかに
慥かに
Adverb
Freq #482
1

surely; certainly

Examples
確かに彼は信頼できます。
You can certainly rely on him.
確認
かくにん
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #525
1

confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation; identification

Examples
予約は確認されています。
I have a confirmed reservation.
確か
たしか
確
慥か
Freq #742
1

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

sure; certain; positive; definite

Examples
彼が間違っているのは確かです。
It is certain that he is wrong.
2

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

reliable; trustworthy; safe; sound; firm; accurate; correct; exact

Examples
私はそのニュースを確かな筋から得た。
I got the news from a reliable source.
3

Adverb (fukushi)

If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly; If I remember rightly

Examples
これは確か淡水魚だと思います。
I believe this fish is a freshwater fish.
確実
かくじつ
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #1128
1

certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid; safe; secure

Examples
これは遅いけど確実な方法だ。
This is a slow but certain way.
確かめる
たしかめる
慥かめる
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #1146
1

to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify

Examples
窓が閉まっているか確かめとけ。
See that the window is closed.
正確
せいかく
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #1238
1

accurate; correct; precise; exact

Examples
この時計の時間は正確だ。
This watch keeps correct time.
確信
かくしん
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #1713
1

conviction; belief; confidence

Examples
私は君の援助を確信している。
I am assured of your help.
確保
かくほ
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #2184
1

securing; obtaining; ensuring; guarantee; maintaining

Examples
お庭の方にも縁台を並べれば、かなり座席数を確保できそうだなーと思いました。
I thought that if we lined up benches in the garden as well, we could achieve quite a seating capacity.
2

belay; belaying

明確
めいかく
～な Adj.
Freq #2778
1

clear; precise; definite; distinct

Examples
この語を明確に定義できますか。
Can you clearly define this word?
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