appropriately; properly; as one should
A somewhat formal adverb meaning 'in an appropriate manner' or 'as is proper'. Often used in instructions or when describing expected conduct.
Please handle it appropriately.
Make sure to prepare properly.
Rare kanji spelling; mainly found in older or formal writing.
Very rare alternative kanji spelling with 可; not recommended for learners.
Derived from the classical verb 然り (しかり, 'to be so') in its adverbial form 然るべく, meaning 'as it should be'. The kanji 然 carries the meaning of 'thus' or 'so', and 可 is a classical auxiliary for 'should'.