English–Japanese

“moderate” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitekido

Example

毎日適度な運動をします。mai nichi teki do na un dō o shi ma su

I get moderate exercise every day.

Illustration for 適度 (moderate)

How to say “moderate” in Japanese

“Moderate” in Japanese is 適度 (tekido).

Expresses a balanced amount or intensity that fits the situation and avoids excess.

Full entry for 適度: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 適度

食事では適度な量を心がけています。shoku ji de wa teki do na ryō o kokoro ga ke te i ma su

I try to eat a moderate amount.

Tips for using 適度

  • In lifestyle discussions, 適度に休む (tekido ni yasumu) describes taking breaks in a balanced way, so the word also works naturally in its adverbial form.

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