How to say "Just" in Japanese

When translating "just" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 途端に and ちょうど. In Japanese, 途端に (とたんに (totan ni)) is typically associated with "just as, the moment (suddenly)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Expresses that something unexpected happened immediately after an action. Often used with a verb in the past tense. On the other hand, ちょうど (ちょうど (chōdo)) maps to "just; exactly; precisely" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Indicates precise accuracy in time, location, quantity, or timing. Often used as ちょうど3時 or ちょうど良いサイズ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Just! "Your hand is just the perfect size to fit in mine, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Perfect hand size! B-Baka! Don't make such tactile, romantic fits so casually! But... since they fit so perfectly, make sure you never let go of my hand, even when we walk through crowds! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ちょうど（ちょうど）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの淹れてくれたコーヒー、ちょうど良い甘さと温かさで、飲むたびに心が最高に癒されます！』って…っ！ちょうど良いコーヒー！バカ！/// 砂糖の量をあんたの好みにちょうど合わせただけなんだから！…でも、その嬉しそうな笑顔を見ていると、一生淹れてあげたくなっちゃうじゃないの！』. A literal translation of "just" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!