Japanese word

適宜

Pronunciation

Romajitekigi

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveas appropriate

Example

休憩は適宜取ってください。kyū kei wa teki gi to tte ku da sa i

Please take breaks as appropriate.

Illustration for 適宜 (as appropriate)

More examples

参加者の様子を見ながら、説明を適宜補足します。san ka sha no yō su o mi na ga ra setsu mei o teki gi ho soku shi ma su

I will add explanations as needed while observing how the participants respond.

Core concept

Expresses adjusting an action to what the situation calls for, with the specific choice left open.

Common phrases

  • 適宜対応するteki gi tai ō su ru

    respond as appropriate

  • 適宜調整するteki gi chō sei su ru

    adjust as appropriate

  • 適宜補足するteki gi ho soku su ru

    supplement as appropriate

Similar words

適切tekisetsu: Suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
適当tekitō: Suitable for the purpose or situation without requiring a fixed choice.
妥当datō: Reasonable and acceptable for the situation or purpose.

Definition in Japanese

状況に合わせて、適した方法や時期を自分で判断するさま。jō kyō ni a wa se te teki shi ta hō hō ya ji ki o ji bun de han dan su ru sa ma

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 適宜 (tekigi, "as appropriate") combines 適 (teki, "suitable") with 宜 (gi, "fitting").

Usage tips

  • In Japanese instructions, 適宜 (tekigi) leaves the timing or method to the situation instead of setting one choice for everyone.

Other meanings

  • as neededna-adjective

Opposites

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