Meaning of 切に in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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切に
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Kana Readingせつに
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Romajisetsuni
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adverb (fukushi)
- Meaning
- eagerly; earnestly; ardently
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Example Sentences
切に, せつに used in context
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She is very anxious for her son to succeed.
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He was eager to return to school in September.
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I feel strongly that men and women are equal.
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I'm anxious for a promotion.
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君の夢一杯のビジネスプラン、絵に描いた餅にならんことを切に望むよ。
This business plan of yours seems almost too optimistic. All I can say is I hope it's more than just wishful thinking.
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The school is crying out for good teachers.
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cut, cutoff, be sharp
On: セツ, サイ
Kun: き.る, -き.る, き.り, -き.り, -ぎ.り, き.れる, -き.れる, き.れ, -き.れ, -ぎ.れ
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