きっとうまくいくよ (kitto umaku iku yo)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
Formed by the adverb きっと (kitto, 'surely/certainly'), the adverbial form うまく (umaku, 'well/smoothly') modifying the verb いく (iku, 'to go/proceed'), and the sentence-ending particle よ (yo, providing reassurance/emphasis). It is an idiomatic encouraging phrase used to cheer someone up or express optimism about a future outcome.
Sample sentences
心配しないで、きっとうまくいくよ。
Don't worry, I'm sure everything will work out fine.
明日のプレゼン、緊張するかもしれないけど、きっとうまくいくよ。
You might be nervous about tomorrow's presentation, but it will surely go well.
ここまで一生懸命準備したんだから、きっとうまくいくよ。
You've prepared so hard up to this point, so it will definitely turn out well.
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Example
心配しないで、きっとうまくいくよ。
Don't worry, I'm sure everything will work out fine.
明日のプレゼン、緊張するかもしれないけど、きっとうまくいくよ。
You might be nervous about tomorrow's presentation, but it will surely go well.
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