1.
certain; no doubt; unmistakable; for sure
An expression used to assert certainty about something. Literally means 'there is no mistake.' Used to confirm facts or express strong conviction.
これは本物に間違いない。
This is definitely the real thing.
彼が犯人に間違いないと思う。
I think he is without a doubt the culprit.
あの店のラーメンは間違いなく美味しいから、一度行ってみて。
The ramen at that shop is definitely delicious, so try going there once.
USAGE:
間違いない is used in two main patterns:
1. Noun + に間違いない — asserting that something is certainly X
2. 間違いなく + predicate — used as an adverb meaning "definitely" or "certainly"
The expression can follow verbs and adjectives in plain form, or nouns with に.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- …に間違いない (it is certainly…)
- 間違いなく (definitely, certainly — adverbial form)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 確かに: "certainly" — acknowledges something but often introduces a contrasting point
- きっと: "surely" — expresses expectation or prediction
- 疑いない: "beyond doubt" — more formal and literary