Korean word

안성맞춤

Pronunciation

Romanizationanseongmatchum

Meaning

  • nounjust right

Example

이 날짜가 약속 잡기에 안성맞춤이에요.i nal jja ga yak ssok chap kki e an seong mat chu mi e yo

This date is just right for making an appointment.

Illustration for 안성맞춤 (just right)

More examples

그 회사의 업무는 그에게 안성맞춤이에요.keu hoe sa ui eom mu neun keu e ge an seong mat chu mi e yo

The work at that company is just right for him.

Core concept

A person, object, or time fits a particular purpose so well that it feels ideal and practical.

Common phrases

  • 안성맞춤이다an seong mat chu mi da

    be just right

  • 안성맞춤인 시기an seong mat chu min si gi

    ideal time

  • 안성맞춤인 자리an seong mat chu min cha ri

    perfect role

Similar words

알맞음almajeum: A condition that is suitable for the purpose and setting involved.
적당함cheokttangham: A level that is comfortably between too little and too much.
제격chegyeok: A person or thing that naturally fits a particular role.
적합cheokap: Being suitable under the conditions needed for a specific use.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 물건·때가 특정 목적에 꼭 맞아 편리하거나 적절하다고 느껴지는 상태sa ra mi na mul geon ttae ga teuk jjeong mok jjeo ge kkok ma ja pyeol li ha geo na cheok jjeol ha da go neu kkyeo ji neun sang tae

Word origin

The expression combines the place name 안성 (anseong, "Anseong") with 맞춤 (matchum, "custom fit"), linking a place name with the idea of fitting something to a purpose.

Usage tips

  • It can describe a useful choice or well-timed arrangement, not just a physical fit, so it helps express that a practical solution suits its purpose.

Opposites

  • 부적합pujeokapunsuitabilitynoun

Related words

  • 맞춤형matchumhyeongcustomizationnoun
  • 맞춤matchumfitnoun

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