What does 文字通り mean?
文字通り is a Japanese adverb meaning “literally” in English. It is written as 文字通り in kanji, もじどおり in hiragana, and mojidoori in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は文字通り一晩中寝ませんでした。
He literally didn't sleep all night.
その言葉を文字通りに受け取ってはいけません。
You shouldn't take those words literally.