程よい

ほどよい
Alternative writings: 程良い, 程好い
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1

Moderate; of an appropriate or suitable amount/degree—not too much, not too little.

I-Adjective

Examples

このソースは塩分が程よい。ご飯によく合う。

This sauce has a moderate amount of salt. It goes well with rice.

程よい運動は健康にいい。

Moderate exercise is good for your health.

部屋の明るさが程よくて落ち着ける。

The room's lighting is just right and calming.

2

Proper; just right—indicating something is suitably timed or fits well.

I-Adjective

Examples

彼の提案は会議の流れに程よく合っていた。

His proposal fit the flow of the meeting just right.

午後の散歩には程よい気温だ。

It's a just-right temperature for an afternoon walk.

甘さが程よいケーキを探している。

I'm looking for a cake with just the right sweetness.

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