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Note
Where きっと expresses a strong belief or confidence that something will happen or is the case, 確か に often additionally implies that the speaker has evidence or reasoning to support the certainty, or has personally verified the fact.
Breakdown of tashika ni
にni
at; on; in; to; for [indirect object particle]
確かtashika
sure, certain; reliable
Usages of tashika ni
たしか に そう です ね。tashika ni sou desu ne.
That's certainly the case, isn't it?
確か に これ は 彼 の 財布 です。tashika ni kore wa kare no saifu desu.
This is indeed his wallet.
確か に あの 店 は 閉まって いる。tashika ni ano mise wa shimatte iru.
That shop is certainly closed.
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