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really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently
in that way
彼は然も分かっているかのように頷いた。
He nodded as if he understood.
彼女は然も当然のことのように振る舞った。
She behaved as if it were a matter of course.
彼は然も自分の手柄のように語っていた。
He spoke as if it were his own achievement.