Translation guide
How to express that someone or something is suitable, qualified, or appropriate for a role, task, or purpose.
He is fit for the job.
This water is not fit to drink.
The most common way to say someone or something is a good match for a job, position, or purpose.
Natural and common for saying someone is suited to a role, job, or activity based on their personality or ability.
He is fit to be a teacher.
This job isn't right for me.
Slightly more formal or written. Emphasizes objective suitability or fitness for a purpose.
This land is fit for farming.
Noun meaning 'the right person for the job'. Often used in business contexts.
When 'fit for' means having the necessary qualifications, skills, or condition.
Means 'worthy of' or 'befitting'. Used for people or things that match a certain status, occasion, or standard.
He is fit for the award.
When 'fit for' refers to being in good enough condition to do something, especially after illness or injury.
A clear, natural way to say someone is in a condition to do something.
Specifically about whether food or drink is safe or good to consume.
The simplest way to say something is edible or fit to eat.
向いている is more about personal suitability and natural inclination. 適している is more objective and often used for things or formal evaluations.
He is suited to be a leader (personality-wise).
彼が適任だ。
He is the right person for the job.
This room is fit for a king.
Literally 'to be worth ~'. Used when someone deserves something based on merit.
He is fit to be trusted.
He is fit for work again.
Means 'able to endure/withstand'. Used for physical fitness for harsh conditions.
This car is fit for long-distance driving.
Is this mushroom fit to eat?
For drinks, meaning 'drinkable' or 'fit to drink'.
Is this water fit to drink?
This tool is suitable for professional use.
The loanword フィットする means 'to fit' in the sense of size or shape (clothes, etc.), not suitability for a role or purpose.