ちょうど
ちょうど
choudo
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 77 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
ちょうど (ちょうど (choudo)) means "Just". It is read ちょうど (choudo). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Just
Also : Right · Exactly · Precisely · Opportunely · Fortunately
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Example Sentences
今、ちょうど時間があるので、一緒にお茶を飲みませんか？
いま、ちょうどじかんがあるので、いっしょにおちゃをのみませんか
Right now, I have just enough time. Would you like to have tea with me?
昨日の夕焼けは、ちょうど完璧な色合いだった。
きのうのゆうやけは、ちょうどかんぺきないろあいだった
Yesterday's sunset was exactly the perfect shade.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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