Japanese

さいてき
Meaning: most suitable; optimum; ideal
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

最
適

Example sentences

This place is ideal for camping.
そのプロジェクトを開始するのに、今は最適な時期だ。
Now is the best time to start that project.
入浴はリラックスするのに最適だ。
Bathing is ideal for relaxing.
公園は新緑が美しく、散歩に最適だ。
The park is beautiful with fresh greenery and is perfect for a walk.
図書館の自習室は静かで、勉強に集中するのに最適です。
The library's self-study room is quiet and ideal for concentrating on one's studies.
この素材はよく伸び縮みするので、スポーツウェアに最適だ。
This material stretches and shrinks well, so it's perfect for sportswear.
ポリエステルはしわになりにくいので、旅行に持っていく服に最適です。
Polyester doesn't wrinkle easily, so it's perfect for clothes to take on a trip.
鯛のかぶとむしは、酒の肴に最適だ。
Steamed sea bream head is perfect as a side dish with sake.
上質な苧麻で織られた着物は涼しく、夏に最適だ。
Kimonos woven from high-quality ramie are cool and perfect for summer.
新涼灯火の候、読書に耽るには最適な季節となった。
In the season of early autumn coolness, it has become the perfect time to immerse oneself in reading.

Usage Notes

Describes something that is the best or most appropriate for a specific purpose or condition.

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