Japanese Learning

Meaning and Examples of 適当, てきとう, tekitou

Meaning of 適当:

「適当」means “proper”.


Example Sentences of 適当:

適当なときに彼にそれを言いましょう。
I will tell it to him at the proper time.

適当に入って勝手にやって。
Come on in and make yourself at home.

適当な機会があれば、あなたを彼に紹介しよう。
If there is a suitable occasion, I’ll introduce you to him.

私は適当な答えを探し求めた。
I cast about for a suitable reply.

靴下は適当な大きさのものがよい。
Stockings should be of the proper size.

空所を適当な言葉で埋めなさい。
Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

感謝の気持ちを表す適当な言葉が思い浮かびません。
I can’t think of the right words with which to express my thanks.

それは食事の席の会話で持ち出すのに適当ではない。
That is not a proper subject to bring up in conversation at the dinner table.

その仕事は若い女性には適当ではない。
The job is not suitable for young girls.

アンケート用紙が適当に配られた。
The questionnaire form was distributed properly.

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