NichiDict

適当

N4
てきとう
[tekitou]
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Meanings

1.Adj-naNoun

suitable; proper; appropriate; adequate; fit; fair

2.Adj-naNoun

perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy; lazy; careless; noncommittal; unreliable; irresponsible; haphazard

Examples

適当な言葉が見つからない。

I can't find the right words.

適当な仕事ぶりで部長に叱られた。

His perfunctory work style got him scolded by the manager.

好きなものを適当に選んでください。

Please choose appropriately.