Keyword
certain
Info
FrequencyTop 100-200
Type
Kyōiku (5th grade) 
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KankenLevel 6
Heisig609
Readings
かく
(52%)
たし
(47%)
Composed of
stone
roof without a chimney
old bird
Mnemonic

An old bird with its head stuck in a hole in the roof, so it cannot move. If you take the stone that's lying next to it and throw it at the bird you'll be certain to hit it.

Used in vocabulary (169 in total)
surely; certainly
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
Examples (200 in total)
I did say that, but I didn't mean it.
Check this.
Please confirm.
Look in your spam folder.
I am sure I met him somewhere, but I do not remember who he is.
This is very true.
It's certainly a difficult problem.
I am sure of his honesty.
Are you sure about that?
I am not sure when he will be back.
It is certain that he will come here.
It's uncertain if he'll come.
It was uncertain whether he would marry her.
Is it certain that he will help us?
That he will come is certain.
It is certain that he will come.
His information is certain.
That she was there is certain.
I'm certain.
There is one thing that is certain.
That he loved her was certain.
No doubt she loves him, but she won't marry him.
This is certainly surprising.
He said he would win and he did, too.
That he will fail is certain.
I will look into the matter.
That he is alive is certain.
She may be cute, but I don't like her.
I'll check my schedule.
I'm sure you're quite busy.
You should go to the police and check it out yourself.
Check again in about three minutes.
She does know it.
They failed to get any definite information.
I know for certain that he is a man of great importance.
This is the surest way to succeed.
It's not quite certain.
It is by no means certain.
It is certain that he will succeed.
That he will succeed is certain.
It is definite that he will go.
I cannot say for sure where he lives.
It is certain that he is wrong.
I am positive that he is wrong.
You should make sure of the facts before you write something.
Please check on when he will return.
I telephoned to make sure that he was coming.
There is no way to confirm that he is alive.
We confirmed her death.
I checked to make sure that he was still alive.
I plan to check to see if what he said was true or not.
I made sure that no one was watching.
I don't know exactly when I'll be back.
Is this accurate?
I know the exact time when that happened.
Is that correct information?
Some people would question the truth of such rumors.
I can't recall the exact words.
I don't know exactly how or why that happened.
Give me an accurate report of what happened.
I don't remember my father's face accurately.
I don't know exactly when he will arrive.
Tell me exactly where he lives.
He made an accurate report of the incident.
He is very accurate in his work.
He is accurate in his judgement.
The precise time of their arrival is not known.
It is difficult to convey the meaning exactly.
Please tell me the exact time.
Can you tell me the exact time, please?
I'd like to know the exact time.
What exactly does that mean?
Where exactly did you come from?
Where exactly did you find that?
Where exactly did you go?
I do not know exactly.
I don't know the exact place where I was born.
We seemed secure of victory.
We broke up. To be precise, she broke up with me.
No matter what you say, I am convinced that I am right.
I'm sure that you'll succeed.
Never teach a child anything of which you are not yourself sure.
I am uncertain whether this is a thing of value.
I'm quite sure of that.
I'm convinced of that.
I'm sure of the fact.
We're confident of our victory.
I'm certain of your success.
You will soon be convinced that I am right.
How can we be sure of his honesty?
I am sure of his success.
He is sure of winning.
He is sure of success.
I think he's coming, but I'm not quite sure.
He convinced me that I was in the wrong.
He is sure that he will succeed.
He is confident of his ability.
I am sure I saw her two years ago.
I'm sure that she will come back soon.
She is confident of her son's success.
I just wanted to be sure.
We are all convinced of his success.
We are all convinced that he's guilty.
We are sure of his honesty.
I was sure of it.
I'm not wholly convinced that you're right.
I am sure that he will succeed.
I'm certain that he'll come.
I'm sure he will come.
I am sure that he is an honest man.
I am sure of his victory.
I am convinced of his honesty.
I am sure of succeeding.
I am convinced that I am right.
We are sure of his success.
Are you absolutely sure?
Ascertain whether they are safe or not.
He is certain to win the game.
That we will win the game is certain.
I am convinced that he did nothing wrong.
I'm sure that our team will win.
I think it certain that our team will win.
He is a good fellow, to be sure, but he isn't reliable.
My father told us that it is indeed true.
We went early to make sure we could get seats.
I'm sure this is just a misunderstanding.
The surest way to prevent war is not to fear it.
Whichever you choose, make sure it is a good one.
I don't know the exact length of this bridge.
Check your pockets.
Is this data accurate?
He is accurate in his observation.
I am convinced that things will change for the better.
He is sure of succeeding in the experiment.
I'm sorry I don't know for certain.
I'm pretty sure he came late on purpose.
I can ensure a job for you.
I looked to see if he was teasing me.
The clock on that tower is accurate.
This clock is accurate.
He is as punctual as a clock.
My watch is very accurate.
My watch is more accurate than yours.
My watch is accurate.
My watch isn't running right.
Are you sure you saw someone on the bridge?
I'm sure I've seen him before.
It is certain that he will agree with us.
He was proud of his punctuality.
Unfortunately, I'm not sure she'll succeed.
I confirmed the order.
Father makes sure that all the lights are off before he goes to bed.
I see. That's certainly a useful feature.
He is a hard worker, and I'm sure that he will succeed in that new job.
Before you go to visit him, you should make sure he's at home.
Please tell me the precise time of their arrival.
I checked the time on the clock.
But I'm not sure whether it brings happiness to everybody.
Her smile convinced him that she was happy.
Her smile convinced me of her trust in me.
It's a good idea, to be sure, but it's hard to put it into practice.
This isn't very clear.
He gave me precise instructions to do the job.
He offered no specific explanation for his strange behavior.
You should speak as clearly as possible.
I heard this from a safe source.
He reported the details with accuracy.
He is sure of it being curry.
Can you identify which coat is yours?
Make sure that the device is attached firmly to the ceiling.
Exactly how many times did you do that?
That place is certainly worth seeing.
He writes correct English.
He got up to see if he had turned off the light in the kitchen.
This data isn't accurate at all.
Your analysis of the situation is accurate.
It is certain that he will agree to your plan.
I got the news from a reliable source.
What's the precise meaning of that word?
Will you please explain to me the exact meaning of the word?
Tell me the exact time when the next train will arrive.
The experiment confirmed his theory.
He checked that all the doors were safely shut.
She was sure the man was telling a lie.
We're confident that you are up to the challenge of the new position.
Make certain that he returned home safely.
Make certain that she returned home safely.
It is definite that he will go to America.
That you will pass the exam is certain.
It is certain that he passed the examination.
He is confident that he will pass the examination.
He is sure of passing the examination.
She is positive of passing the test.
I'm convinced that my daughter will pass the exam.
I am sure of his passing the exam.
He is certainly independent of his parents.
I'm sure that he is clever.
We definitely heard that sound.
There is no telling exactly when the earth was born.
Make sure to turn off all the lights before going out.