確か
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 確か
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.
Kanji in this Word
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
慥
14 strokes
Meanings
certainly
doubtless
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゾウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たし.かに
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