Japanese word

快適

Pronunciation

Romajikaiteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivecomfortable

Example

この部屋は快適です。ko no heya wa kai teki de su

This room is comfortable.

Illustration for 快適 (comfortable)

More examples

この椅子なら、長時間座っても快適です。ko no i su na ra chō ji kan suwa tte mo kai teki de su

This chair is comfortable even when I sit for a long time.

Core concept

Describes conditions that allow a person to stay, act, or experience something without strain or discomfort.

Common phrases

  • 快適に過ごすkai teki ni su go su

    spend time comfortably

  • 快適に暮らすkai teki ni ku ra su

    live comfortably

  • 快適な環境kai teki na kan kyō

    comfortable environment

  • 快適な温度kai teki na on do

    comfortable temperature

Similar words

楽raku: A condition that requires little effort and causes little physical discomfort.
気楽kiraku: A relaxed state without worry about duties, results, or other people's opinions.
安楽anraku: A comfortable state of living with little hardship or suffering.

Definition in Japanese

不快感や無理がなく、心地よく過ごせるさま。fu kai kan ya mu ri ga na ku kokochi yo ku su go se ru sa ma

Word origin

The compound 快適 (kaiteki) joins 快 (kai, "pleasant") with 適 (teki, "suitable") to describe surroundings or conditions that are pleasant and well suited to a person.

Usage tips

  • 快適 (kaiteki) is useful when discussing quality of life because it can describe both physical surroundings and the ease of an experience such as travel.

Other meanings

  • pleasantna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 快適さkaitekisacomfortnoun
  • 快適性kaitekiseicomfortnoun

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