How to say "undoubtedly" in Japanese

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  • きっとJLPT N4approx.Common
    adverbCovers 'undoubtedly' as confident conjecture: the speaker strongly expects something and judges it almost certain — around ninety percent likely — rather than known for a fact. Typical when predicting outcomes or drawing inferences.
    でもよー、オラのおとうさんは良よい気きしねーよ、きっと。↗
    But I don't think Dad would like me to.
  • 大丈夫だいじょうぶJLPT N5approx.Common
    adverbPrimarily means 'all right; fine; no problem', so as 'undoubtedly' it fits reassuring assertions that something will certainly be fine; for confident conjecture in general it is seldom the word you want.

Use 「きっと」 for 'undoubtedly' as confident conjecture — something judged almost certain rather than known for a fact — and reserve 大丈夫 for the reassuring sense that something will certainly be all right.

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