Translation guide
The English word "respectable" can describe people, behavior, amounts, or appearances that are considered good enough, proper, or worthy of respect. This guide organizes the main uses and provides natural Japanese equivalents.
a respectable person
a respectable amount
To describe someone or something that is worthy of respect due to character, status, or accomplishment.
The most common and versatile word for 'respectable' in this sense. It implies admirable, fine, or splendid. Can be used for people, actions, or things.
He is a respectable doctor.
Literally 'should be respected'. More formal and direct than 立派. Often used for people or qualities that command respect.
Means 'proper' or 'decent'. Used to describe someone who is respectable in a social sense, often implying they have a stable job or good standing.
To describe something that meets social standards of decency or propriety.
Means 'proper', 'neat', or 'orderly'. Commonly used for appearance, behavior, or things that are done correctly.
To describe a quantity or level that is reasonably good or satisfactory, often used in a somewhat understated way.
Means 'considerable' or 'quite a'. Used to describe a respectable amount or degree.
立派 emphasizes admirable qualities and is often used for achievements or character. ちゃんとした focuses on being proper and decent in a social sense. まともな implies being normal and not disreputable, often with a nuance of contrast to something shady.
a splendid/respected house
She comes from a respectable family.
He left a respectable achievement.
He is a respectable person.
He has a respectable job.
Please come in respectable attire.
He can give a respectable greeting.
Means 'decent', 'sensible', or 'respectable' in the sense of being normal and not shady. Often used for jobs, people, or lifestyles.
I'm looking for a respectable job.
Literally 'good appearance'. Refers to something that looks respectable on the surface, sometimes with a nuance of keeping up appearances.
I came up with a respectable excuse.
He has a respectable income.
A respectable number of people gathered.
Similar to かなりの, meaning 'considerable' or 'substantial'. Slightly more formal.
I spent a respectable amount of money.
Means 'passable' or 'not bad'. Used for a respectable but not outstanding result or amount.
It was a respectable result.
ちゃんとした家
a proper/decent house
a normal/decent house (not a dump)
尊敬すべき is only for people or their qualities. For things like jobs or amounts, use other expressions like 立派な or かなりの.
intended: respectable income
respectable income
He earned a respectable score on the test.