そこそこ
そこそこ
adverb, na-adjective (の/な)
so-so; reasonably; passable; moderate
1.
so-so; reasonably; fairly; passable
Describes something that is acceptable or adequate, though not outstanding. Indicates a moderate, middle-ground level of quality or quantity.
給料はそこそこだけど、仕事は楽だ。
The salary is so-so, but the work is easy.
そこそこ人気のあるレストランだ。
It's a reasonably popular restaurant.
そこそこの成績で卒業した。
I graduated with passable grades.
2.
hurriedly; hastily (with に)
When used with に, indicates doing something quickly and moving on, without lingering.
朝ご飯をそこそこに済ませて出かけた。
I hurriedly finished breakfast and left.
挨拶をそこそこに切り上げて、次の予定に向かった。
I cut the greetings short and headed to my next appointment.
準備をそこそこに済ませて出発したので、忘れ物をしてしまった。
I left after rushing through my preparations, so I forgot something.
USAGE:
Sense 1 (so-so/moderate):
As adverb: そこそこ + adjective/verb
- そこそこ美味しい (fairly tasty)
- そこそこ売れている (selling reasonably well)
As modifier: そこそこの/な + noun
- そこそこの値段 (a reasonable price)
- そこそこな成績 (passable grades)
Sense 2 (hurriedly):
〜をそこそこに + verb
- 挨拶をそこそこに立ち去る (to leave after a hasty greeting)
NUANCE:
そこそこ implies something is acceptable but not impressive—good enough to pass muster without standing out. It can sound modest or even slightly dismissive.
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- まあまあ - So-so, not bad (similar meaning)
- ほどほど - Moderate, in moderation
- それなりに - In its own way, reasonably
Related Words
Synonym:
まあまあ (so-so)