Yuka“So far so good” is a common phrase in English — and 今のところ順調だよ is its natural Japanese equivalent. Let’s break it down!
| Japanese | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 今のところ順調だよ | ima no tokoro junchou dayo | So far so good! / Things are going well so far. |
| 今のところ | ima no tokoro | so far / for now / at this point |
| 順調 | junchou | smooth / going well / on track |
TOC
Breaking Down the Phrase
- 今のところ (ima no tokoro) — “so far” / “up to now” / “at this point in time”
- 順調 (junchou) — smooth progress, things going according to plan
- だよ — casual assertion
Example Conversations
A: プロジェクト、どう？
How’s the project going?
B: 今のところ順調だよ。
So far so good!
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A: 新しい仕事、大丈夫？
Is the new job okay?
B: 今のところ順調です。
So far it’s going well. (polite)
ReiCan I just say 順調 alone?
YukaYes! 順調です or 順調だよ works on its own — “things are going smoothly.” Adding 今のところ adds the “so far” nuance.
Related Expressions
| Japanese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 今のところ順調 | So far so good |
| すべて順調だよ | Everything is going well |
| 順調に進んでいる | Making smooth progress |
| 問題なく進んでいる | Proceeding without problems |
Quick Quiz
Your friend asks how your Japanese study is going. Reply casually.
Answer: 今のところ順調だよ！ — So far so good!
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