Translation of Japanese word "適切" to English
適切
てきせつ
[tekisetsu]
IPA: /tekisetsu/
Meaning
AdjectiveSuitable or fit; proper; felicitous.
How to use
適切 (tekisetsu) — 'appropriate / suitable / proper'. な-adjective. 適切なアドバイス — appropriate advice. 不適切 (futekisetsu) — inappropriate.
🇬🇧 English
appropriate / suitable
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 適切
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): てきせつ
Romaji Transcription: tekisetsu
Example Sentences
彼女の服装は適切でした。
かのじょのふくそうはてきせつでした。
Her clothing was suitable.
彼の行動は適切でした。
かれのこうどうはてきせつでした。
His behavior was suitable.
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What does the Japanese word "適切" mean?▼
The Japanese word "適切" means "appropriate / suitable" in English.
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The word "適切" is read as "てきせつ" (tekisetsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to something that is appropriate or suitable.".
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