Japanese

てきせつ
Meaning: appropriate; proper; suitable; adequate
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

適
切

Example sentences

It is important to make appropriate judgments depending on the situation.
カッコの中に適切な言葉を入れてください。
Please put the appropriate word inside the parentheses.
文章の間に適切なイラストを挿入した。
I inserted appropriate illustrations between the sentences.
適切な応急処置によって、彼は奇跡的に蘇生した。
Thanks to appropriate first aid, he miraculously revived.
彼は場の空気を読むのが得意で、いつも適切な発言をする。
He is good at reading the room and always makes appropriate remarks.
高齢者への適切なケアが求められている。
Appropriate care for the elderly is being called for.
医師は症状に合わせて、適切な薬を処方した。
The doctor prescribed the appropriate medicine according to the symptoms.
望まない妊娠を避けるために、適切な避妊を行うことが大切だ。
It is important to use appropriate contraception to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
適切な投資で資産が殖えた。
Proper investment increased my assets.

Usage Notes

Describes something that fits a situation perfectly without being too much or too little.

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