Japanese Conversation · Level 6
89 words
Japanese word
フィット
Pronunciation
Romajifitto
Meaning
- noungood fit
Example
この帽子は頭にフィットします。ko no bō shi wa atama ni fi tto shi ma su
This hat fits my head well.
More examples
動きやすさを重視して、体にフィットする服を選びます。ugo ki ya su sa o jū shi shi te karada ni fi tto su ru fuku o era bi ma su
I choose clothes that fit my body, prioritizing ease of movement.
Core concept
Expresses the sense that people, things, or forms match each other in a suitable way.
Common phrases
体にフィットするkarada ni fi tto su ru
fit the body
足にフィットするashi ni fi tto su ru
fit the feet
頭にフィットするatama ni fi tto su ru
fit the head
Similar words
適合tekigō: A suitable match for a particular purpose, condition, or standard.
相性aishō: The quality of two people or things working well together.
調和chōwa: A balanced relationship in which different parts work well together.
Definition in Japanese
人や物事の性質、形などが、相手や目的に合うこと。hito ya mono goto no sei shitsu katachi na do ga ai te ya moku teki ni a u ko to
Word origin
フィット (fitto, "a good fit") is borrowed from English fit and retains the idea of matching or being suitable.
Usage tips
- In English, a good fit can describe a person who suits a role as well as clothing that has the right size, which broadens the word beyond physical shape.
Opposites
- 不適合futekigōincompatibilitynoun
Related words
- フィット感fittokansense of fitnoun