Translation guide
How to express 'decently' in Japanese, covering adequacy, proper behavior, and reasonable quality.
To say something is done to an acceptable or satisfactory standard, not excellent but good enough.
A common, neutral way to say something is 'so-so' or 'decent'. Can be used for quality, performance, or condition.
To behave in a way that is socially acceptable, respectable, or morally upright.
To indicate a moderate degree, often before adjectives like 'good', 'large', or 'expensive'.
Means 'quite', 'fairly', or 'considerably'. Used to emphasize a moderate to high degree.
彼の日本語はまあまあだ。
His Japanese is decent.
I did decently on the exam.
Similar to まあまあ, but slightly more casual. Implies 'passable' or 'not bad'.
The salary is decent.
Means 'in its own way' or 'to a certain extent'. Used when something meets a basic standard but isn't outstanding.
He is decently skilled.
Means 'properly' or 'decently' in the sense of doing something correctly or as expected. Often used for actions.
Study decently (properly).
Means 'properly', 'neatly', or 'decently' in terms of behavior or appearance. Implies doing things correctly and with care.
Please come dressed decently.
He greeted decently (properly).
Similar to きちんと but more casual. Used for doing things properly, as expected.
Apologize decently (properly).
An adjective meaning 'decent', 'respectable', or 'sensible'. Often used to describe a person, job, or lifestyle.
He is a decent person.
I want to find a decent job.
This restaurant is decently expensive.
Means 'quite' or 'fairly'. Often used in spoken Japanese to express a surprising or notable degree.
It's decently tasty, isn't it?
Means 'quite' or 'rather', often with a positive nuance. Implies something is better than expected.
That's a decently good idea.