No. 3,811 in Japanese
まとも
Proper; decent; reasonable; direct.
In a sentence
まともな企画が成功につながる。
A proper plan leads to success.
The word 'まとも' here is used to describe the nature of the plan as proper, decent, or appropriate, emphasizing its adequacy for success.
彼はまともな仕事を見つけたいと言った。
He said he wants to find a decent job.
In this sentence, 'まとも' is used to describe the type of job as decent or respectable, highlighting its desirability and standards.
この事故をまともに受け止めるべきです。
We should take this accident seriously.
Here, 'まともに' is used as an adverb meaning seriously or properly, implying that the referenced accident should be considered with seriousness and attention.
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