adverb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. exactly, just, precisely, really, truly, surely, certainly, without doubt.
  2. right (when), just (as).
  3. just (about to), on the point of, on the verge of, on the brink of. Also written as 将に.
  4. really (ought to), certainly (should), naturally. As まさに...べき; also written as 当に.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
まさに
 
正に まさに