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JLPT N1adverbLevel estimated by Bebop

まさしく

masashiku

surely, truly

Example sentences

  1. この映画えいがはまさしく不朽ふきゅうの名作めいさくである。

    This film is indeed an enduring masterpiece.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. 彼かれはまさしく王様おうさまだった。

    He was none other than the king.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 彼かれの行為こういはまさしく狂気きょうきの沙汰さただった。

    His conduct was nothing short of madness.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

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