Just so Meaning in English
expression
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈsoʊ
JUHST-SOH or JIST-SOH
dʒˈʌst/ /sˈəʊ
JUHST-SOH
Definition
"Just so" means exactly right or in the precise way something should be. It can also describe something arranged perfectly or emphasize that something is correct.
Usage & Nuances
"Just so" is slightly formal or old-fashioned. It can describe tidiness ("everything just so"), correctness, or be used in agreement. Not used in casual speech as much today, but still found in careful instructions or to praise precision.
Spanish: exactamente así - tal cualPortuguese (BR): exatamente assim - do jeito certoPortuguese (PT): exatamente assim - tal e qualChinese (Simplified): 就是这样 - 恰到好处Chinese (Traditional): 就是這樣 - 恰到好處Hindi: ठीक वैसे ही - बिल्कुल वैसाArabic: تمامًا هكذا - كما ينبغيBengali: ঠিকভাবে - যথাযথভাবেRussian: в точности - как надо - идеальноJapanese: きちんと - きっちりVietnamese: chuẩn xác - đúng như vậyKorean: 정확하게 - 딱 맞게Turkish: tam olarak - eksiksizUrdu: بالکل ٹھیک - عین مطابقIndonesian: tepat sekali - persis
Example Sentences
Please place the forks just so on the table.
basic
His hair was always combed just so.
basic
She wanted everything in her room just so.
basic
You have to line up the words just so for the poem to work.
natural
“Do you mean like this?” — “Yes, just so!”
natural
Everything had to be arranged just so before the guests arrived.
natural