synonym Comparative
適度な
VS
ふさわしい
Differences Between "適度な" and "ふさわしい"
Option A
適度な
Meaning
moderate, appropriate, suitable
Reading
てきどな (tekido na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
健康のために、適度な運動を心がけています。
For my health, I try to get a moderate amount of exercise.
Option B
ふさわしい
Meaning
suitable, appropriate, proper, fitting
Reading
ふさわしい (fusawashii)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この仕事には経験豊富な人がふさわしい。
An experienced person is suitable for this job.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(moderate, appropriate, suitable)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 適度な: 形容動詞 (な adjective). Used to describe an amount, degree, or level that is just right, not too much and not too little. (多すぎず少なすぎず、ちょうど良い量や程度を表す。)
- ふさわしい: Usually describes something (person, thing, state) that is appropriate or well-matched for a certain situation, role, or position. (ある状況、役割、立場などに適切であることを表します。相応しい、値するというニュアンスが含まれます。)
- 適度な: 形容動詞 (な adjective). Used to describe an amount, degree, or level that is just right, not too much and not too little. (多すぎず少なすぎず、ちょうど良い量や程度を表す。)
- ふさわしい: Usually describes something (person, thing, state) that is appropriate or well-matched for a certain situation, role, or position. (ある状況、役割、立場などに適切であることを表します。相応しい、値するというニュアンスが含まれます。)
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