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indeed, truly, really
An intensifier used to emphasize the truth or degree of something; often expresses genuine feeling or evaluation.
実に素晴らしい景色だ。
It's truly a wonderful view.
実に残念なことだ。
It's indeed regrettable.
これは実に興味深い研究だ。
This is truly interesting research.
USAGE: 実に is a formal intensifier expressing genuine emphasis. It's commonly used in written language and speeches.
REGISTER: Formal/literary. In casual speech, 本当に or すごく are more common.
CONTRAST:
- 実に - indeed, truly (formal, emphatic)
- 本当に - really (general use)
- まことに/誠に - truly (very formal, humble)
- すごく - very (casual)