1.
neat; proper; tidy; well-organized
Describes something or someone that is well-ordered, properly arranged, or meeting expected standards. Used for appearance, behavior, work, and arrangements. The base adverb きちんと means 'properly' or 'neatly.'
Usage
きちんとした is the prenominal (modifying) form of きちんとする. The base adverb きちんと is extremely common and can modify verbs directly (きちんと並べる 'line up neatly').
Common collocations
- きちんとした服装 (proper attire)
- きちんとした生活 (well-ordered lifestyle)
- きちんとした対応 (proper handling/response)
- きちんとした説明 (a proper explanation)
- きちんと片付ける (tidy up properly)
Similar words
Related Words
Synonym:
ちゃんと (colloquial)
Synonym:
しっかり (solid/reliable)
Compare:
しっかりする (solid/reliable)
Compare:
整う (well-arranged)