No. 1,016 in Japanese
ちゃんと
Properly; neatly; reliably; diligently.
In a sentence
ちゃんと宿題をしました。
I properly completed my homework.
In this sentence, 'ちゃんと' indicates doing something properly or correctly, emphasizing the thoroughness of the action.
会議の時間にはちゃんと間に合いました。
I managed to arrive on time for the meeting.
Here, 'ちゃんと' expresses that the action is done in a timely and appropriate manner, meeting the necessary requirements.
彼は約束をちゃんと守っています。
He is properly keeping his promise.
In this case, 'ちゃんと' is used to signify that someone is fulfilling an obligation or commitment in the intended and responsible way.
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