English–Japanese
“appropriate” in Japanese
How to say “appropriate” in Japanese
“Appropriate” in Japanese is 相応 (sōō).
Describes a match between something and the level, needs, or circumstances it relates to.
Example sentences with 相応
努力に相応の成果を得ました。do ryoku ni sō ō no sei ka o e ma shi ta
We achieved results commensurate with our efforts.
Tips for using 相応
- The noun 相応 (sōō) often appears in the formal pattern 相応の (sōō no), where it marks something as matching the level or demands of what precedes it.
Other Japanese words for “appropriate”
この答えは適切です。ko no kota e wa teki setsu de su
This answer is appropriate.
この仕事に適当な人を選びます。ko no shi goto ni teki tō na hito o era bi ma su
We choose a suitable person for this job.