適当

てきとう
Alternative readings: テキトー
JLPT:N4
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1

Suitable; appropriate; proper — fitting for the situation or purpose.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

会議の時間は目的に適当な長さに調整してください。

Please adjust the meeting time to a length appropriate for the purpose.

その仕事には彼が適当だと思う。

I think he is suitable for that job.

適当な服装でお越しください(フォーマル/カジュアルなど指示あり)。

Please come in appropriate attire (there may be guidance like formal/casual).

2

Perfunctory; careless; sloppy — done without care or commitment (colloquially 「テキトー」).

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

仕事をテキトーにやると、後で大きな問題になる。

If you do work sloppily, it will become a big problem later.

あの人は約束を守らないし、いつも適当だ。

That person doesn't keep promises and is always unreliable/sloppy.

説明が適当すぎて、質問がたくさん出た。

The explanation was too cursory, and many questions came up.

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