Japanese word

妥当

Pronunciation

Romajidatō

Meaning

  • na-adjectivereasonable

Example

その説明は妥当です。so no setsu mei wa da tō de su

That explanation is reasonable.

Illustration for 妥当 (reasonable)

More examples

この料金設定は市場の状況から見て妥当です。ko no ryō kin set tei wa shi jō no jō kyō ka ra mi te da tō de su

This pricing is reasonable given the market conditions.

Core concept

Expresses that something is acceptable because it matches the reasons, conditions, or purpose involved.

Common phrases

  • 妥当な結論da tō na ketsu ron

    a reasonable conclusion

  • 妥当な判断da tō na han dan

    a reasonable judgment

Similar words

適切tekisetsu: Describes something suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
合理的gōriteki: Describes something supported by clear reasoning and logic.
適正tekisei: Describes something that meets an expected standard or requirement.
正当seitō: Describes something justified by valid reasons or principles.

Definition in Japanese

考えや判断などが、根拠や状況に合っていて適切であるさま。kanga e ya han dan na do ga kon kyo ya jō kyō ni a tte i te teki setsu de a ru sa ma

Word origin

妥当 (datō) combines 妥 (da, "settled") with 当 (tō, "to fit"), forming a word for an opinion or decision that fits the situation and can be accepted.

Usage tips

  • 妥当 (datō) is useful in formal discussion because it can evaluate an explanation or proposal without claiming that it is the only possible choice.

Other meanings

  • appropriatena-adjective
  • validna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 妥当性datōseivaliditynoun

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