しゃんと

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Meanings

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adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

properly; in good shape; dignified

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a person's posture, appearance, or behavior as upright, neat, and dignified. Often used with する to mean 'pull oneself together' or 'straighten up'.

背せ筋すじを伸のばしてしゃんと座すわりなさい。
Sit up straight with good posture.

もう大人おとななんだから、しゃんとしなさい。

You're an adult now, so pull yourself together.