Japanese Conversation · Level 70
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Japanese word
適度
Pronunciation
Romajitekido
Meaning
- na-adjectivemoderate
Example
毎日適度な運動をします。mai nichi teki do na un dō o shi ma su
I get moderate exercise every day.
More examples
食事では適度な量を心がけています。shoku ji de wa teki do na ryō o kokoro ga ke te i ma su
I try to eat a moderate amount.
Core concept
Expresses a balanced amount or intensity that fits the situation and avoids excess.
Common phrases
適度な運動teki do na un dō
moderate exercise
適度な量teki do na ryō
a moderate amount
適度な温度teki do na on do
a moderate temperature
Similar words
ほどほどhodohodo: Describes an amount or degree kept within reasonable limits.
控えめhikaeme: Describes an amount or strength that is deliberately kept low.
適切tekisetsu: Describes an amount or level that fits the purpose or situation.
Definition in Japanese
物事の量や強さが、目的や状況にふさわしい範囲にあること。mono goto no ryō ya tsuyo sa ga moku teki ya jō kyō ni fu sa wa shi i han i ni a ru ko to
Word origin
適度 (tekido) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 適 (teki, "suitable") and 度 (do, "degree"), meaning a degree that is suitable for the situation.
Usage tips
- In lifestyle discussions, 適度に休む (tekido ni yasumu) describes taking breaks in a balanced way, so the word also works naturally in its adverbial form.