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適
Suitable, Appropriate
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
You'll often see 適 in words like 最適 (optimal), 適切 (appropriate), and 快適 (comfortable). It describes something that fits perfectly for a situation.
Memory Trick
Imagine trying on several pairs of shoes until one FITS PERFECTLY. That's the MOST SUITABLE choice.
Readings
Onyomi: テキ (teki)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
適当
てきとう (tekitou)
Suitable, Appropriate
最適
さいてき (saiteki)
Optimal
適切
てきせつ (tekisetsu)
Appropriate
快適
かいてき (kaiteki)
Comfortable
Example Sentence
この 靴は 山登りに 適しています。
この くつは やまのぼりに てきしています。
kono kutsu wa yamanobori ni tekishiteimasu
These shoes are suitable for mountain climbing.