適切
てきせつ
tekisetsu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 44 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
適切 (てきせつ (tekisetsu)) means "Suitable". It is read てきせつ (tekisetsu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Suitable
Also : Proper · Fitting · Apt · Relevant
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Example Sentences
適切な言葉を選んで話した。
てきせつなことばをえらんではなした。
I chose appropriate words and spoke.
状況に適切に対応することが大切だ。
じょうきょうにてきせつにたいおうすることがたいせつだ。
It is important to respond appropriately to situations.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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