actually

実は、実際に

予想と異なることなどについて、実際にはどうなのかを述べるときに使う。

やさしい英語で： Used to say what is really true, often when it differs from what someone expects.

• I actually like it.
• She looks young, but she is actually sixty.
• Did he actually say that to you?

類義語： in fact, really

よく使う表現： actually happened, actually quite good, actually live

確かに、その通り

相手の発言を確かだと認めたり、同意したりする短い返事。

やさしい英語で： Used as a brief reply to confirm or agree with what someone has said.

• That was worth the wait. Actually, yes.
• You enjoyed it, then? Actually, yes!
• So we agree? Actually, yes, we do.

類義語： indeed, exactly

よく使う表現： actually yes, actually quite right