1.
seriously, genuinely, for real
Used to emphasize that something is genuine, serious, or not a joke. Slang expression popular among young people.
ガチで美味しい。
It's seriously delicious.
Etymology: From ガチ, short for ガチンコ (a sumo/wrestling term meaning 'genuine bout' as opposed to fixed matches).
Register: Casual slang, primarily used by younger generations. Avoid in formal contexts.
Forms
- ガチ (adjective-like): ガチの勝負 (serious competition)
- ガチ勢 - people who are serious/hardcore about something
- ガチる - to do something seriously (verb form)
Alternative: 本気で (seriously) is the standard equivalent.
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Related Words
Synonym:
本気で (standard equivalent (本気 + で))
Synonym:
マジで (similar slang)
Compare:
本当に (standard form for 'really')