適切

tekietsu

appropriate

この解決策は問題に対して非常に適切だ

This solution is very appropriate for the problem

general

suitable, fitting, or proper for a particular situation or purpose

適切な服装を選ぶ

to choose appropriate clothing

適切な対応を取る

to take appropriate action

Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe something that is well-suited to a situation.

Collocations

適切な対応appropriate response適切な方法appropriate method適切な判断appropriate judgment

Synonyms

ふさわしい適当な相応しい

Antonyms

不適切不適切な不適当

Related Phrases

適切な対応を取るphrase

to take appropriate action

適切な判断を下すphrase

to make an appropriate decision

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

While 適切 is often used in formal contexts, it can also be used in everyday speech to describe something as fitting or proper.

Gold Rule

Adjective Usage

適切 can be used as both a na-adjective (適切だ) and a no-adjective (適切な).

Word Origin

From the kanji 適 (appropriate) and 切 (suitable, fitting). The word combines these meanings to convey the idea of something being well-suited to a situation.

Usage Notes

Can be used as a na-adjective (適切だ) or a no-adjective (適切な). Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe something that is well-suited to a situation.

Word Breakdown

適

appropriate

root

切

suitable, fitting

root

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