適当

Reading

Kana: てきとう
Romaji: tekitou
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

suitable; proper; appropriate; adequate; fit

2

noncommittal; vague; equivocal; unserious; irresponsible

Kanji

Readings: テキ、 かな.う
Meanings: suitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable
Readings: トウ、 あ.たる、 あ.たり、 あ.てる、 あ.て、 まさ.に、 まさ.にべし
Meanings: hit, right, appropriate, himself

Example Sentences

適当(てきとう)(かたり)空所(そらしょ)()たせ。
➥Fill the blanks with suitable words.
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適当(てきとう)(はい)って勝手(かって)にやって。
➥Come on in and make yourself at home.
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(わたし)適当(てきとう)(こた)えを(さが)(もと)めた。
➥I cast about for a suitable reply.
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その(みず)()むのに()適当(てきとう)だ。
➥The water is not fit to drink.
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(わたし)意見(いけん)では(まった)()適当(てきとう)です。
➥In my opinion, it's quite unsuitable.
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空所(そらしょ)適当(てきとう)言葉(ことば)でうめなさい。
➥Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
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