きちんと

• 読み: きちんと
• ローマ字: kichinto
• 発音: /ki.tɕiɴ.to/

意味

Precisely; accurately; properly. Doing something in a neat, orderly, and correct manner.

An adverb and suru verb that expresses doing things properly, neatly, or without error. Often paired with する to mean 'to tidy up' or 'to do properly.' Conveys a sense of orderliness and reliability. Similar to ちゃんと but slightly more formal and emphasising precision over mere completion.

例文

1. きちんと並んで順番を待ってください。
2. 彼女はいつもきちんとした服装をしている。
3. 約束はきちんと守るべきだ。

使い方ガイド

場面: daily life, work, education

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

A mimetic (onomatopoeic) adverb native to Japanese. The きち sound suggests exactness and tightness, evoking the image of things fitting together perfectly.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal