Japanese word

適する

Pronunciation

Romajitekisuru

Meaning

  • verbsuit

Example

この本は中級者に適しています。ko no hon wa chū kyū sha ni teki shi te i ma su

This book suits intermediate learners.

Illustration for 適する (suit)

More examples

この部屋は会議に適しています。ko no heya wa kai gi ni teki shi te i ma su

This room is suitable for meetings.

Core concept

Describes something as matching the needs, purpose, or conditions of a person or situation.

Common phrases

  • 条件に適するjō ken ni teki su ru

    meet the conditions

  • 用途に適するyō to ni teki su ru

    suit the purpose

  • 目的に適するmoku teki ni teki su ru

    suit the purpose

Similar words

合うau: To be right for someone's needs, abilities, or preferences.
向くmuku: To have qualities that make something suitable for a purpose or user.
適合するtekigōsuru: To correspond to a required standard, condition, or purpose.

Definition in Japanese

ある条件や目的などにふさわしい。a ru jō ken ya moku teki na do ni fu sa wa shi i

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese verb 適する (tekisuru, "to suit") combines 適 (teki, "suitable") with する (suru, "to do or make"), forming a verb for being suitable.

Usage tips

  • 適する (tekisuru) commonly appears in the polite form 適しています (tekishite imasu), as in statements about books or lessons that suit a particular level.

Other meanings

  • fitverb

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