How to Say ‘Just right’ in Japanese
ちょうどいい
choudo ii
[choh-doh ee-ee]
💬 Usage Tip: [ちょうどいい] means “just right,” like perfect speed on a putt. A fun golf image: not too strong, not too weak, goldilocks putt!
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese speakers use [ちょうどいい] all the time in daily life—for room temperature, amount of food, timing, and of course golf speed.
Phrase Breakdown
ちょうど
choudo
[choh-doh]
just; exactly
This part gives the meaning of exactly or just right when forming the phrase.
ちょうどいい強さです。
It is just the right strength.
いい
ii
[ee-ee]
good
This part means good, and together with ちょうど it makes just right.
ちょうどいい強さです。
It is just the right strength.
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