N31315/1669

まさ

usually written using kana aloneadverb

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Meanings

  • 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

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Example sentences

これはまさにわたしさがしていたものだ。

This is exactly what I was looking for.

かれ言葉ことばまさに真実しんじつだった。

His words were truly the truth.

試合しあいまさにはじまろうとしている。

The match is just about to begin.

あの映画えいがまさに傑作けっさくべる作品さくひんだとおもう。

I think that movie is truly a work that can be called a masterpiece.

彼女かのじょがドアをけたまさにその瞬間しゅんかん電話でんわった。

The phone rang at the exact moment she opened the door.