JLPT N3 Intermediate
誠に
Formal adverb meaning truly or sincerely, used to intensify apologies, gratitude, and descriptions.
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Other forms
真に another common kanji
まことに hiragana form, often used in writing to soften the tone
Adverb
"Truly" / "Sincerely" (Formal Emphasis)
Used exclusively in formal contexts to deeply emphasize feelings of gratitude, apology, or specific states.
Example
この 度 は 、 誠に 申し訳 ございませんでした 。
We are truly sorry for the trouble this time.
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