Vocabulary
What does 適当 (てきとう, tekitou) mean?
適当 (てきとう, tekitou) means suitable, appropriate; careless, halfhearted.
Quick facts| Reading | てきとう |
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| Romaji | tekitou |
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| Part of speech | na-adjective, noun |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
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N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontekitou
suitable, appropriate; careless, halfhearted
- 1na-adjective · noun suitable; proper; appropriate
- 2na-adjective · noun perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
Example sentences
彼の返事は適当でした。
His reply was rather careless.
野菜を適当な大きさに切ってください。
Please cut the vegetables into appropriate sizes.
