really

IPA(Pronunciation)

Interjection

colloquial sarcastic US

Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.

Japanese Meaning

驚きや確認、新情報に対する懐疑を表す感嘆詞として『本当に？』『まじで？』『本当ですか？』などと訳される。

really? You finished the project already?

本当に？もうそのプロジェクトを終えたの？

Sense（1）

Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.

A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.

Sense（2）

(colloquial, sarcastic, typically exaggerated question.) Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity

A: I've just been reading Shakespeare - he's one of the best authors like, ever!

Sense（3）

(colloquial, chiefly US) Indicating affirmation, agreement.

A: That girl talks about herself way too much.

Sense（4）

Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement.

Well, really! How rude.