Meaning

Primary

Exactly

Alternative

Just

Word Type

adverb, noun, な adjective

Explanation

Okay, we're going to cheat a little bit to remember the meaning of this word. Let's say you take the temperature of the street. It is exactly one hundred degrees. That's exactly what it is. Just 100 degrees, not one degree more or less. You put your eggs on the street and watch them cook.

Reading

ちょうど
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 丁度できる

    just able to do, just able to finish

    丁度いい

    just right

    丁度ぴったり

    just the right size

Context Sentences

丁度、おふろから出たところです。

I just got out of the bath.

この服の大きさが丁度いいです。

The size of these clothes is just right.

丁度その本を探していたんです。

I was just looking for that book.

あら!今丁度あなたに電話をしようと思っていたところよ!

Oh! I was planning to call you just now!

Kanji Composition