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Definition and meaning of 適当 - てきとう in Japanese

てきとう適当
tekitou

N4

1.adequate, suitable

Adjectival Noun

その人が てきとうかどうか分 からない。
I am not sure that person is suitable for this.
てきとう適当
tekitou

N4

1.suitable, proper, appropriate, adequate, fit, fair.

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

その服は彼女に適当なサイズです。
The clothes are a suitable size for her.
適当な言葉で彼を励ましてあげて。
Encourage him with appropriate words.
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2.lacking effort or attention to detail.

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

彼の仕事はいつも適当で、誰も信頼していない。
His work is always perfunctory, and no one trusts him.
適当な態度で問題を解決することはできません。
You cannot solve problems with a half-minded attitude.
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