私はその時、ちょうど家を出るところだった。
At that time, I was just about to leave the house.
Japanese
ちょうど
ちょうど
Meaning: exactly; just
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Example sentences
I just arrived at the station right now.
いま、ちょうど宿題を終わらせたところだ。
I just finished my homework now.
週末に実家へ行くと、ちょうど来客があった。
When I went to my parents' house on the weekend, there happened to be a visitor.
会議は正午ちょうどに始まります。
The meeting starts at exactly noon.
ちょうど駅に着いた時に雨が降り出した。
It started raining just when I arrived at the station.
今ちょうどいいトコに来たね。
You've come at just the right moment.
このランチはちょうど千円です。
This lunch is exactly one thousand yen.
ちょうど今、桜が真っ盛りだ。
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom right now.
公園の桜が満開になり、今がちょうど見頃だ。
The cherry blossoms in the park are in full bloom, and now is the perfect time to see them.
Usage Notes
Used to indicate that something is exactly the right amount, size, or time.
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