Translation guide
The English adverb 'rightly' is used to express that something is correct, justified, or appropriate. This guide helps learners express these nuances naturally in Japanese.
To say that someone does or says something in a correct or accurate way.
The most direct and common way to say 'rightly' in the sense of 'correctly'. It is an adverb form of 正しい (tadashii, 'correct').
He answered rightly.
Please judge rightly.
Emphasizes precision and accuracy, similar to 'accurately' or 'precisely'. Often used in technical or formal contexts.
I entered the data rightly (accurately).
To express that an action or feeling is justified or deserved.
Literally 'as a matter of course', this phrase conveys that something is rightly so, based on reason or expectation.
He was rightly angry.
Implies that something is reasonable or justifiable. Often used to acknowledge the validity of an action or feeling.
A common pattern meaning 'it is natural/right that ~'. The clause before のは describes the action or state that is considered justified.
He rightly succeeded. (It is only natural that he succeeded.)
To indicate that something is done in a suitable or proper manner.
To agree that something is justified or deserved.
A natural way to say 'and rightly so' or 'that's only natural'. Used to express agreement with a justified action or feeling.
He was angry, and rightly so.
Literally 'it's not unreasonable', used to say that something is understandable or justified. Often used in the pattern 〜のも無理はない.
He is rightly worried. (It's no wonder he's worried.)
English 'rightly' is not directly equivalent to 右 (migi, 'right' direction) or 権利 (kenri, 'right' as entitlement). Using these would be incorrect.
She is rightly worried.
You should rightly apologize.