真(まっ)っ当(とう)

まっとう
na-adjective
proper; respectable; honest; legitimate
evaluationpersonality
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

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