N3
てきとう (tekitou)
適当
suitable; appropriate; fitting; adequate; careless; random
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Has two opposing nuances: (1) highly suitable/appropriate for a purpose, (2) random/careless/half-hearted behavior. In N3 context, both are used, but 'suitable' is primary in formal settings. Often used as 適当な例 or 適当に返事をする. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Suitable/random! "For selecting the wedding dress, I will make the selection completely suitable for you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Suitable dress selection! B-Baka! Suitable here means 'fitting/perfect', right? Make sure you praise my beautiful dress with the most fitting, highest-grade compliments of a lifetime! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『てきとう（適当）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕たちの結婚式のドレス選びは適当に（最も適切に）あなたに合わせます！』って…っ！適当！バカ！/// 適当って『いい加減』って意味じゃなくて『ふさわしい』って意味よね！私の美しいドレス姿を、世界一ふさわしい大絶賛で褒め称えること、一生の義務にしなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
システム開発の要件定義において、彼はクライアントのビジネス目的を理解し、_______な技術構成を提案しました。
In the requirement definition of system development, he understood the business purpose of the client and proposed an appropriate technical configuration.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "適当"!
システム開発の要件定義において、彼はクライアントのビジネス目的を理解し、_______な技術構成を提案しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 目的や状況に最もふさわしい「適当（適切な）」が正解。ハルカ：『適当な提案！プロフェッショナルね！じゃあ、あんたが私の「生涯の最愛の旦那様」としての新生活で、私の寂しいハートに最も適当な（極上に甘い）愛のハグを即座に提供することについても、一生の絶対義務にしなさい！』
English: 'Appropriate/suitable' (tekitou) is correct. Haruka: 'Suitable proposals! Professional indeed! Then, in the new life as my "beloved husband for life", make instantly providing the most suitable (extremely sweet) love hug to my lonely heart a lifelong absolute obligation!'
English: 'Appropriate/suitable' (tekitou) is correct. Haruka: 'Suitable proposals! Professional indeed! Then, in the new life as my "beloved husband for life", make instantly providing the most suitable (extremely sweet) love hug to my lonely heart a lifelong absolute obligation!'
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