まさに
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 正に
exactly; just; precisely; really
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Adverb
exactly; just; precisely; really; truly; surely; certainly; without doubt- right (when); just (as)
- just (about to); on the point of; on the verge of; on the brink of
- really (ought to); certainly (should); naturally
Example sentences
まさにその通り。
That is well said.
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It is nothing less than an invasion.
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It was nothing less than a miracle.
これぞまさにコーヒーだ。
This is the coffee.
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That is just her way.
More examples (10)
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He was just on the verge of going to sleep.
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He is certainly a model English gentleman.
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The sun is about to rise.
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This is like casting pearls before swine.
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The sun is about to set.
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The sun was about to come up.
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The sun was about to rise.
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The sun was about to set.
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The very opposite is the truth.
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She was about to start.