How to Say ‘Certainly’ in Japanese
かしこまりました
かしこまりました
💬 Usage Tip: A very formal way to acknowledge a request.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Used frequently in the service industry to show respect and readiness to serve.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
かしこまりかしこまり
[kashikomari]
certainly
An expression of respectful acknowledgment.
すぐに用意いたします。かしこまりました。
I will prepare it immediately. Certainly.
ましまし
[mashi]
polite verb suffix
Adds politeness to the verb.
ご案内いたします。
I will guide you.
たた
[ta]
past tense
Denotes a past action or state.
昨日、プレゼントをもらいました。
I received a gift yesterday.
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