きっと

Alternative writings: 屹度, 急度, キッと
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1An adverb expressing strong confidence that something will be, or is, the case — 'surely', 'certainly', 'most likely'.

AdverbUsually KanaOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

今度こそきっとうまくいくよ。

I'm sure it'll work out this time.

彼はきっと私のことを覚えていないだろう。

He surely doesn't remember me.

頑張ればきっと合格できる。

If you work hard, you'll surely pass.

明日はきっと晴れると思う。

I think it will surely be sunny tomorrow.

2Used especially as キッと to describe a sharp, stern look or manner — such as glaring or scolding sharply.

AdverbUsually KanaOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

母はキッとした顔で私をにらんだ。

My mother glared at me with a stern look.

彼はキッと表情を引き締めて答えた。

He answered with his expression sharply set.

3Describes something tightened firmly with no looseness or slack.

AdverbUsually KanaOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

靴のひもをきっと結んでおいた。

I tied my shoelaces tightly.

ネジをきっと締めてから確認してください。

Please check after tightening the screw firmly.

4An archaic, literary usage meaning 'suddenly'; rarely encountered in modern conversation.

AdverbUsually KanaOnomatopoeic or Mimetic WordArchaic

Examples

(文語)きっと立ち上がり、彼は部屋を出て行った。

(Literary) He suddenly stood up and left the room.

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