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.
彼の日本語はまあまあだ。
His Japanese is decent.
試験はまあまあできた。
I did decently on the exam.
Similar to まあまあ, but slightly more casual. Implies 'passable' or 'not bad'.
給料はそこそこだ。
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.
彼はそれなりに上手だ。
He is decently skilled.
Means 'properly' or 'decently' in the sense of doing something correctly or as expected. Often used for actions.
ちゃんと勉強しなさい。
Study decently (properly).
To behave in a way that is socially acceptable, respectable, or morally upright.
Means 'properly', 'neatly', or 'decently' in terms of behavior or appearance. Implies doing things correctly and with care.
きちんとした服装で来てください。
Please come dressed decently.
彼はきちんと挨拶した。
He greeted decently (properly).
Similar to きちんと but more casual. Used for doing things properly, as expected.
An adjective meaning 'decent', 'respectable', or 'sensible'. Often used to describe a person, job, or lifestyle.
彼はまともな人間だ。
He is a decent person.
まともな仕事を見つけたい。
I want to find a decent job.
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.
このレストランはかなり高い。
This restaurant is decently expensive.
Means 'quite' or 'fairly'. Often used in spoken Japanese to express a surprising or notable degree.
Means 'quite' or 'rather', often with a positive nuance. Implies something is better than expected.
Apologize decently (properly).
結構おいしいね。
It's decently tasty, isn't it?
なかなかいいアイデアだ。
That's a decently good idea.