着実(ちゃくじつ)

ちゃくじつ
na-adjective / noun
steady; reliable; sound
1. steady; reliable; sound
proceeding or progressing in a stable, consistent, and reliable manner without rushing or taking unnecessary risks
着実(ちゃくじつ)に進(すす)める。
To proceed steadily.
彼(かれ)は着実(ちゃくじつ)な仕事(しごと)ぶりで信頼(しんらい)されている。
He is trusted for his steady work style.
会社(かいしゃ)は着実(ちゃくじつ)に成長(せいちょう)を続(つづ)けている。
The company continues to grow steadily.
着実(ちゃくじつ)な一歩(いっぽ)を踏(ふ)み出(だ)すことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It's important to take steady steps forward.

着実(ちゃくじつ) describes a steady, reliable, and consistent approach, valued highly in Japanese business and personal contexts.

KANJI BREAKDOWN:

  • 着(ちゃく) (arrive, settle)
  • 実(じつ) (fruit, reality, truth)

GRAMMAR:

  • Na-adjective: 着実(ちゃくじつ)な成長(せいちょう) (steady growth)
  • Adverb: 着実(ちゃくじつ)に進(すす)む (to progress steadily)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 着実(ちゃくじつ)に進(すす)める (to proceed steadily)
  • 着実(ちゃくじつ)な成果(せいか) (steady results)
  • 着実(ちゃくじつ)な歩(あゆ)み (steady progress)
  • 着実(ちゃくじつ)に実績(じっせき)を積(つ)む (to steadily build achievements)

NUANCE:

  • Positive connotation - valued as a virtue
  • Implies reliability, consistency, and trustworthiness
  • Often contrasted with risky or flashy approaches
  • Common in business and career discussions

RELATED TERMS:

  • 堅実(けんじつ) (sound, steady, solid)
  • 確実(かくじつ) (certain, reliable)
  • 地道(じみち) (steady, plodding)
  • 堅調(けんちょう) (firm, steady - often for markets)
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Added 2026.1.25 8:46
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