Translation guide
To be extremely careful, honest, and precise in one's actions, especially regarding moral principles or attention to detail.
Describing someone who is very careful and precise in their work or actions, leaving no room for error.
Describes a person who is methodical, orderly, and pays close attention to details. Often used for someone who is punctual and keeps things neat.
彼は几帳面な性格で、仕事のミスがほとんどない。
He has a scrupulous personality and makes almost no mistakes at work.
Literally 'to pay attention to even the small details'. Used when someone is thorough and careful in their work or behavior.
Describing someone who adheres strictly to ethical principles, is honest, and avoids anything improper.
Means 'sincere' and 'honest', often used for someone who acts with integrity and is trustworthy. It implies a strong moral compass.
彼は誠実な人で、不正には絶対に手を染めない。
He is a scrupulous person and would never engage in wrongdoing.
彼女は細かいところまで気を配るので、信頼されている。
She is trusted because she is scrupulous about even the smallest details.
Means 'elaborate' or 'careful', often used for preparations or work done with great care and thoroughness.
彼は念入りに準備をして、プレゼンに臨んだ。
He prepared scrupulously and then gave the presentation.
Literally 'to act according to one's conscience'. Used when someone is scrupulous in moral decisions, following their inner sense of right and wrong.
彼女は常に良心に従って行動するので、周囲から尊敬されている。
She always acts scrupulously according to her conscience, so she is respected by those around her.
Literally 'fastidious' or 'clean-freak', but can also mean 'scrupulous' in a moral sense, implying an extreme aversion to anything unclean or dishonest. Can carry a nuance of being overly rigid.
彼は潔癖な性格で、少しでも不正があると許せない。
He has a scrupulous nature and cannot tolerate even the slightest dishonesty.