真(まっ)っ当(とう)

まっとう
adjective (na-adjective)
proper; respectable; honest; legitimate
1. proper; respectable; honest; legitimate
Describes something or someone that is morally upright, socially acceptable, and following the right path. Often used to describe a way of living or earning a livelihood.
真(まっ)っ当(とう)な仕事(しごと)をしなさい。
Get a proper job.
彼(かれ)は真(まっ)っ当(とう)な生(い)き方(かた)をしている。
He is living an honest life.
真(まっ)っ当(とう)に働(はたら)いて稼(かせ)いだお金(かね)で家族(かぞく)を養(やしな)いたい。
I want to support my family with money earned through honest work.

USAGE:
真(まっ)っ当(とう) describes something that is morally sound, legitimate, or respectable. It is commonly used when contrasting honest behavior with dishonest or shady alternatives.

FORMS:

  • 真(まっ)っ当(とう)な + noun (a proper ~)
  • 真(まっ)っ当(とう)に + verb (properly, honestly)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 真(まっ)っ当(とう)な仕事(しごと) (a proper/legitimate job)
  • 真(まっ)っ当(とう)な生活(せいかつ) (a respectable life)
  • 真(まっ)っ当(とう)に生(い)きる (to live honestly)
  • 真(まっ)っ当(とう)に稼(かせ)ぐ (to earn a living honestly)
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