適
かな.う
kanau
JLPT N314 strokesKanjiLevel 32 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
適 is the kanji for "Capable". A common reading is かな.う (kanau). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Capable
Also : Rare / Capable / Suitable · Rare · Suitable · Qualified · Occasional
Readings
kunかな.う/ kanauonてき/ teki
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 適 represents 'SUITABLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of suitable.
Reading ·
On-reading: てき — remember this sound by associating it with suitable. Kun-reading: かな.う.
Example Sentences
適切な言葉を選んでください。
てきせつなことばをえらんでください。
Please choose appropriate words.
この仕事は自分に適しています。
このしごとはじぶんにてきしています。
This job suits me.
Vocabulary using 適
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