ちゃんと書く
properly write
حرفيًا: Properly write
Use this phrase when writing requires diligence, accuracy, or respect for the person reading it.
في 15 ثانية
- Means writing with care, accuracy, and neatness.
- Used for reports, forms, letters, and important notes.
- Reflects a cultural value of respect for the reader.
المعنى
It means writing something with care, accuracy, and attention to detail. It's the opposite of scribbling something down or being lazy with your words.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6A teacher instructing a student on their homework.
Kanji wa chanto kakanai to dame desu yo.
You must write your kanji properly, okay?
Texting a friend about a shared document.
Ato de chanto kaku kara matte ne!
I'll write it out properly later, so wait for me!
Filling out an official form at a bank.
Juusho wa chanto kaite kudasai.
Please write your address properly.
خلفية ثقافية
The word 'chanto' is a cornerstone of Japanese social expectations, reflecting the value of 'shikkari' (being solid/reliable). In a culture that prizes calligraphy and neatness, 'chanto kaku' is often the first piece of advice a child receives when picking up a pencil. It represents a commitment to clarity and mutual respect between the writer and the reader.
The 'Chanto' Magic
You can use `chanto` with almost any verb! `Chanto taberu` (eat properly), `chanto neru` (sleep properly). It's the ultimate 'adulting' adverb.
Watch the Tone
If you say `chanto kaite` with a sharp tone, it sounds like a scolding. Keep it soft if you're just giving a friendly reminder.
في 15 ثانية
- Means writing with care, accuracy, and neatness.
- Used for reports, forms, letters, and important notes.
- Reflects a cultural value of respect for the reader.
What It Means
Chanto kaku is your go-to phrase for doing a job right. The word chanto means 'properly,' 'neatly,' or 'reliably.' When you pair it with kaku (to write), you are saying that the writing needs to be high quality. This could mean neat handwriting. It could also mean including all the necessary information. It is about not cutting corners.
How To Use It
You use this phrase when you want to emphasize diligence. If you are a student, your teacher might tell you to chanto kaku your kanji. If you are at work, your boss might want you to chanto kaku a report. You can use it as a command, a promise, or a description. It is very flexible. Just change the ending of kaku to fit the politeness level you need.
When To Use It
Use this when the stakes are a bit higher. Think about filling out a visa application at an embassy. You definitely need to chanto kaku there! Use it when writing a heartfelt letter to a partner. Use it when taking notes during an important meeting. It shows you are taking the task seriously. Even texting a friend the specific directions to a cafe counts. You want them to actually find the place, right?
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for a 2-second grocery list. If you're just scribbling 'milk' on a scrap of paper, chanto is overkill. It also sounds a bit patronizing if you say it to a superior. Telling your CEO to chanto kaku might get you a weird look. It implies they might not do it right otherwise. Stick to using it with peers, subordinates, or children.
Cultural Background
In Japan, how you do something is often as important as what you do. The concept of chanto is deeply rooted in social harmony. Writing 'properly' shows respect for the person who has to read it. Messy or incomplete writing is seen as a sign of a messy mind or a lack of care for others. It is one of the first things Japanese children are taught in school.
Common Variations
You will often hear chanto kaite when someone is giving a firm instruction. In a more polite setting, you'll hear chanto kakimasu (I will write it properly). If you want to sound casual with friends, chanto kaita? (Did you write it properly?) works great. Sometimes people shorten chanto to chan-to with a slight emphasis to sound more insistent.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
While 'chanto' is versatile, avoid using it as a command toward people of higher social status. It carries a nuance of 'doing what you are supposed to do,' which can sound like you are checking up on them.
The 'Chanto' Magic
You can use `chanto` with almost any verb! `Chanto taberu` (eat properly), `chanto neru` (sleep properly). It's the ultimate 'adulting' adverb.
Watch the Tone
If you say `chanto kaite` with a sharp tone, it sounds like a scolding. Keep it soft if you're just giving a friendly reminder.
Handwriting Matters
In Japan, many resumes are still handwritten. In this case, `chanto kaku` means using a fountain pen and perfect alignment to show your character.
أمثلة
6Kanji wa chanto kakanai to dame desu yo.
You must write your kanji properly, okay?
Here, it emphasizes following the correct stroke order and neatness.
Ato de chanto kaku kara matte ne!
I'll write it out properly later, so wait for me!
Used as a promise to provide detailed information soon.
Juusho wa chanto kaite kudasai.
Please write your address properly.
A standard request for clear and accurate information.
Yomenai yo! Motto chanto kaite!
I can't read this! Write it more properly!
A lighthearted way to complain about messy scribbles.
Koukai no kimochi o chanto kakitai desu.
I want to write my feelings of regret properly.
Expresses the intent to be sincere and thorough in writing.
Gijiroku, chanto kaita?
Did you write the meeting minutes properly?
Checking for completeness and accuracy in a work context.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct form to tell a child to write their name neatly on their notebook.
Namae o ___ ne.
`Kaite` is the 'te-form,' which acts as a gentle command or request in this context.
You want to tell your boss you will write the report thoroughly.
Houkokusho wa ___.
`Kakimasu` is the polite form, which is necessary when speaking to a superior.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'Chanto Kaku'
Used with friends or children.
Chanto kaite!
Standard polite form for daily life.
Chanto kakimasu.
Polite request in business or services.
Chanto kaite kudasai.
When to use 'Chanto Kaku'
Schoolwork
Writing Kanji
Government Office
Filling out forms
Romance
Love letters
Office
Taking meeting minutes
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةTadashiku means 'correctly' in a factual sense. Chanto is more about the effort, neatness, and meeting expectations. You can write a word tadashiku (correct spelling) but not chanto (messy handwriting).
Yes! While kaku literally means to write by hand, it is commonly used for 'composing' text on a computer or phone, like an email or a blog post.
The word chanto itself is neutral. As long as you use the polite verb ending, like chanto kakimasu, it is perfectly fine for a professional setting.
You can say Motto chanto kaite (Write more properly) or Kirei ni kaite (Write beautifully/neatly).
In very formal business settings, people might use seikaku ni (accurately) or teinei ni (politely/carefully) instead of chanto.
It can imply being thorough and honest, but if you specifically mean 'truthfully,' you should use shoujiki ni kaku.
This is a casual way of saying 'I have to write it properly.' The nakucha ending expresses obligation.
Usually, for drawing, you would say chanto kaku but use the kanji 描く instead of 書く. It means to draw with detail rather than just sketching.
Not at all, as long as the context is helpful. For example, if they are giving you directions, saying chanto kaite ne just means 'make sure you include everything!'
The opposite would be tekitou ni kaku, which means to write half-heartedly, carelessly, or just 'winging it'.
عبارات ذات صلة
丁寧に書く
To write politely/carefully
正確に書く
To write accurately
書き直す
To rewrite/correct
メモを取る
To take notes
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