JLPT N3 Intermediate
適当
suitable/appropriate; careless/halfhearted
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適当な na-adjective form
適当に adverb form
テキトー casual, usually negative
1 Na-adjective, Noun
Suitable
Indicates that something matches the specific requirements, conditions, or degree needed for a situation.
Example
この 場面 に 適当な 言葉 が 見つから ない 。
I can't find the appropriate words for this situation.
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2 Na-adjective, Noun
Careless
Describes actions taken with a lack of seriousness, precision, or genuine effort.
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