Illustration: In a family hallway before school, a child finishes fastening a uniform shirt with concentrated care. Every button meets its matching hole, the two sides sit evenly, and the collar lies flat. The child uses both hands to check the final cuff while a parent crouches nearby with an approving smile.

JLPT N3adverbLevel estimated by Bebop

きちんと

kichinto

properly, accurately

Example sentences

  1. 私わたしの時計とけいはきちんと動うごいている。

    My watch is running all right.

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  2. モーターがきちんと動うごかない。

    The motor does not function properly.

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  3. きちんと座すわりなさい。

    Sit up straight.

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