的確
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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something that is exact, correct, or on point. Typically precedes a noun with 『な』 (na) or used with 『です』 (desu).
Theme
During a work meeting, User and their supervisor Mr. Tanaka are reviewing a report that needs corrections.
的確
てきかく
precise / accurate
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a detective solving a case with precise clues. He points and says, 『的確！』 (tekikaku, 'precise / Accurate'). 'Tekikaku' sounds like 'take a clue' — you need to take the right clue to be accurate!
Cultural Note
In Japanese business and academic settings, 『的確』 (tekikaku) is often used to praise someone's accurate analysis or precise decision-making, such as in reports or presentations.
Forms
Base: 的確Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something that is exact, correct, or on point. Typically precedes a noun with 『な』 (na) or used with 『です』 (desu).
Negative: 的確ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『的確ではない』 (tekikaku de wa nai).
Past: 的確だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『的確だった』 (tekikaku datta).
Adverbial: 的確にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『的確に』 (tekikaku ni).
Comparative: より的確Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番的確Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.