justru

This is the 354th most frequent Indonesian word.


justru

"Justru" means "precisely" or "exactly" often used to emphasize contrast or an unexpected outcome.


In this context, 'justru' is used to express an unexpected or opposite outcome from the intention.

Saya ingin membantu, tetapi justru membuat masalah lebih besar.

I wanted to help, but instead, I made the problem worse.


'Justru' here is used to confirm or emphasize the idea that the situation is perfectly suitable.

Cuaca hari ini sangat cerah, justru ini kesempatan yang baik untuk piknik.

The weather today is very clear, indeed it's a good opportunity for a picnic.


In this instance, 'justru' highlights an ironic or surprising contrasting situation.

Dia merasa sedih, namun justru semangatnya menjadi motivasi bagi orang lain.

She feels sad, but ironically, her spirit motivates others.