Meaning

Primary

Just Right

Alternative

Exactly Right

Word Type

expression, い adjective

Explanation

If 丁度 is "exactly", then "exactly good" is going to be just the right amount, aka just right.

Reading

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

Explanation

If you know the reading for 丁度 you'll know the reading for this too. Your knowledge should be just right, as they say inside my head.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 丁度いい時間

    just the right time

    丁度いい味

    just the right flavor

    丁度いい天気

    just the right weather

Context Sentences

大きすぎず、小さすぎず、本当に丁度いいサイズです。

It's not too big or too small. It's just the right size.

あっ、丁度いい所に来たね!

Oh, you came at the right time!

このぐらいの温度が丁度いいですね。

This temperature is just right.

Kanji Composition