Japanese symbol for “diligently”
ちゃんと
ちゃんと
Romaji: chanto
diligently; seriously; earnestly; reliably
In Japanese, diligently is ちゃんと (chanto).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adv, vs diligently; seriously; earnestly; reliably; steadily; legitimately
- adv, vs perfectly; properly; exactly; orderly; punctually; regularly
- adv, vs sufficiently; satisfactorily
- adv, vs quickly
Other Japanese words for “diligently”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| せっせと | せっせと sesseto | diligently; assiduously; industriously |
| コツコツ | コツコツ kotsukotsu | steadily; unflaggingly; untiringly |
| 鋭意 | えいい eii | eagerly; earnestly; zealously |
| みっちり | みっちり mitchiri | intensely; severely; strictly |
| 怠りなく | おこたりなく okotarinaku | diligently; faithfully; without fail |
See also: Chinese symbol for “diligently”.
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