真（っ）

introduction

explanation

*<ruby>真<rt>ま</rt></ruby>っ〜* means **completely** or **totally**. It is a `prefix` that **intensifies** the word it attaches to, often describing colors, directions, or states.

explanation

Attach `真っ` before an i-adjective or noun. Common combinations: *<ruby>真<rt>ま</rt></ruby>っ<ruby>白<rt>しろ</rt></ruby>* (**pure white**), *<ruby>真<rt>ま</rt></ruby>っ<ruby>赤<rt>か</rt></ruby>* (**bright red**), *<ruby>真<rt>ま</rt></ruby>っ<ruby>暗<rt>くら</rt></ruby>* (**pitch dark**), *<ruby>真<rt>ま</rt></ruby>っ<ruby>直<rt>す</rt></ruby>ぐ* (**straight ahead**).

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