Japanese

ふさわしい

ふさわしい
Meaning: suitable; appropriate; becoming
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

He is a person suitable to be a leader.
彼女の美しさは、まさしく一顧傾城という言葉がふさわしい。
Her beauty is exactly what the phrase 'peerless beauty' describes.
彼は魁塁之士と呼ぶにふさわしい、堂々とした体格の持ち主だ。
He has a grand physique, worthy of being called a 'kairui no shi'.
その傑作はまさに和氏之璧と呼ぶにふさわしい至宝だ。
That masterpiece is truly a supreme treasure worthy of being called a 'Kashi no Heki'.
彼はまさに希世之雄と呼ぶにふさわしい傑物だ。
He is truly a man of great caliber, worthy of being called an extraordinary hero.
その美姫の肌は、まさに肌肉玉雪と呼ぶにふさわしい。
That beautiful lady's skin is truly worthy of being called 'kiniku gyokusetsu'.
その絵画には、まさに曲眉豊頰と呼ぶにふさわしい佳人が描かれていた。
In that painting, a beautiful woman truly worthy of being called 'arched eyebrows and full cheeks' was depicted.
彼の新作小説は、正に玄圃積玉と呼ぶにふさわしい名文だ。
His new novel is truly a masterpiece that can be described as having gem-like, beautiful prose.
その富豪の邸宅はまさに光禄池台と言うにふさわしい。
The millionaire's residence is truly worthy of being called a grand mansion.
彼の並外れた文才は、まさに倚馬七紙と呼ぶにふさわしい。
His exceptional literary talent is truly worthy of being called 'Ibashichishi'.

Usage Notes

Used when something matches or is appropriate for a certain status, role, or situation. Often written in kana.

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