indeed

本当に、実に

説明や感謝の言葉を強めるために使う。

やさしい英語で： Used to make a description or expression of thanks stronger.

• Thank you very much indeed.
• That is very kind indeed.
• She did very well indeed in the exam.

使い方： very + adjective/adverb + indeed (The cake was very good indeed.)

類義語： really, truly

よく使う表現： very good indeed, thank you indeed, very much indeed

確かに、実際に

あることが本当に正しいと述べたり、確かめたりする表現。

やさしい英語で： Used to say that something is really true or to confirm it.

• The story is indeed true.
• He did indeed visit us yesterday.
• This is indeed the house we saw online.

類義語： in fact, actually, certainly

よく使う表現： is indeed, indeed true, indeed the case

それどころか、実際

今述べたことに、もっと強い内容や意外な点を付け加える。

やさしい英語で： Used to add a stronger or more surprising point to what you have just said.

• The town was quiet; indeed, most shops were closed.
• He rarely smiled, or indeed spoke at all.
• She knew the street and indeed the whole neighbourhood.

類義語： in fact, actually

よく使う表現： or indeed, and indeed, indeed the whole

その通り、確かに

相手の言ったことに賛成していると伝える返事。

やさしい英語で： Used as a reply to show that you agree with what someone said.

• “That was a lovely meal.” “Indeed!”
• “We need more time.” “Indeed, we do.”
• “She works hard.” “Yes, indeed.”

類義語： yes, certainly, absolutely

反対語： no

よく使う表現： yes indeed, indeed it is

本当に、そうですか

驚きや疑い、反対の気持ちを示す返事。

やさしい英語で： Used as a reply to show surprise, doubt, or disagreement.

• “I never make mistakes.” “Indeed?”
• “He says he owns the island.” “Indeed?”
• “I deserve a prize.” “Indeed! For arriving late?”

類義語： really

よく使う表現： indeed really, indeed you do