まさに

正 に

Common word

  1. adverb (fukushi)

    exactly, just, precisely, really, truly, surely, certainly, without doubt
    word usually written using kana alone

    • ＤＴＰで本を作れば、安いし早いし、まさに一挙両得だ。
      Desktop publishing lets you produce books quickly and cheaply. It's like killing two birds with one stone.

  2. adverb (fukushi)

    right (when), just (as)
    word usually written using kana alone

    • あなたの電話が鳴ったときまさに出かけようとするところだった。
      I was about to leave when you telephoned.

  3. adverb (fukushi)

    just (about to), on the point of, on the verge of, on the brink of
    also written as 将に
    word usually written using kana alone

  4. adverb (fukushi)

    really (ought to), certainly (should), naturally
    as まさに...べき; also written as 当に
    word usually written using kana alone