This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

相応しい

Reading

Kana: ふさわしい
Romaji: fusawashii
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 あい-
Meanings: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Readings: オウ、 ヨウ、 -ノウ、 あた.る、 まさに、 こた.える
Meanings: apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept

Example Sentences

その(かたな)王子(おうじ)にふさわしい。
➥That sword is fit for a prince.
Full Entry➤
(かれ)はその()にふさわしい詩人(しじん)だ。
➥He is a poet worthy of the name.
Full Entry➤
工場(こうじょう)住宅(じゅうたく)地域(ちいき)にはふさわしくない。
➥A factory is not suitable for a residential district.
Full Entry➤
(きみ)はこの仕事(しごと)にふさわしい。
➥You are suitable for the job.
Full Entry➤
(かれ)こそその地位(ちい)にふさわしい(ひと)だ。
➥He is the right man for the post.
Full Entry➤
(きみ)にふさわしいはずはないのだから。
➥He couldn't be good for you.
Full Entry➤
Find More