How to say "sufficiently" in Japanese
- 十分じゅうぶんadverbCovers the core sense of 'sufficiently' — enough in amount, degree, or quality. It is the neutral, default choice in most contexts, whether talking about time, money, preparation, or explanation.
- adverbSeldom the word for plain 'sufficiently'; it really means slowly, leisurely, or without rushing, with 'sufficiently' appearing only in the sense of having ample, unhurried time. Choose it when the nuance is taking one's time.
- adverb (with と)A colloquial mimetic word for doing something heartily or fully, especially eating a substantial amount or getting a solid payoff. It suits casual talk about hearty meals or big gains, not neutral statements of sufficiency.
- adverb (with と)A colloquial mimetic word meaning something is done perfectly or completely — preparations, results, or appearances exactly as they should be. It is a poor choice for mere sufficiency; the nuance is 'just right', not simply 'enough'.彼女にばっちりキスされちゃったよ。↗She kissed me full on the lips.
Use 十分 for the plain, all-purpose sense of 'sufficiently'; the other three are colloquial or mimetic words covering specific flavors: unhurried timing (「ゆっくり」), hearty fullness (「がっつり」), or things going perfectly (「バッチリ」).
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