Japanese Word · Intermediate
ちゃんと
to be proper, to be exact, to be right
Pronunciation: [t͡ɕã̠nto̞]
Meaning
to be proper, to be exact, to be right
Example
その行動にはちゃんとした理由がある
there is a proper reason to [his, her, their] actions
Practice tips
- Practice ちゃんと out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.