ちょうど

Alternative writings: 丁度, 恰度
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

Exactly, precisely, or just right — matching a point in time, amount, or condition (also meaning opportunely).

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

ちょうど今、あなたに電話しようと思っていたところです。

I was just about to call you right now.

出発はちょうど午前十時だ。

The departure is exactly at 10 a.m.

この靴は私の足にちょうど合う。

These shoes fit my feet perfectly.

ちょうど良い量なので全部食べられる。

It's just the right amount, so I can eat it all.

2

Used to indicate likeness or similarity — 'just like' or 'as if' (often in the form 'ちょうど〜ようだ').

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

その子はちょうど天使のように笑った。

That child smiled just like an angel.

彼の説明はちょうど私が考えていたことと同じだった。

His explanation was exactly what I had been thinking.

ちょうど雨が止んだので散歩に出かけた。

The rain had just stopped, so we went for a walk.