Japanese word

着実

Pronunciation

Romajichakujitsu

Meaning

  • na-adjectivesteady

Example

毎日着実に練習します。mai nichi chaku jitsu ni ren shū shi ma su

I practice steadily every day.

Illustration for 着実 (steady)

More examples

彼は難しい課題にも着実に取り組みます。kare wa muzuka shi i ka dai ni mo chaku jitsu ni to ri ku mi ma su

He steadily tackles even difficult tasks.

Core concept

Describes progress or behavior that advances step by step with stability and dependable results.

Common phrases

  • 着実に進むchaku jitsu ni susu mu

    make steady progress

  • 着実な成果chaku jitsu na sei ka

    steady results

  • 着実な歩みchaku jitsu na ayu mi

    steady progress

Similar words

堅実kenjitsu: Describes a reliable, sensible approach that avoids unnecessary risk.
地道jimichi: Describes patient effort that continues through small, unremarkable steps.
確実kakujitsu: Describes a sure result or a process that can be trusted to work.

Definition in Japanese

物事が一歩ずつ確実に進み、安定していて信頼できるさま。mono goto ga ichi ho zu tsu kaku jitsu ni susu mi an tei shi te i te shin rai de ki ru sa ma

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound combines 着 (chaku, "settle") and 実 (jitsu, "substance"), expressing something solid and dependable.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 着実に (chakujitsu ni) often modifies an action or process that continues without shortcuts, rather than one that merely emphasizes speed.

Other meanings

  • reliablena-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 着実さchakujitsusasteadinessnoun
  • 着実性chakujitsuseireliabilitynoun

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