Translation guide
The English word "fit" has many meanings, from physical size to suitability, health, and even emotional reactions. This guide organizes the most common uses for learners.
To describe that clothing, shoes, or an object is the correct size or shape for someone or something.
General verb for something fitting or suiting. Used for clothes, shoes, and other items.
この靴は私に合います。
These shoes fit me.
That hat didn't fit him.
Means something fits perfectly or exactly. Often used as an adjective or adverb.
This dress fits perfectly.
Specifically refers to the size fitting. Useful when talking about measurements.
This jacket doesn't fit (the size is wrong).
To say that something is right for a situation, purpose, or person.
Formal verb meaning to be suitable or fit for a purpose. Often used in written or formal contexts.
This water is not fit to drink.
Adjective meaning appropriate or worthy. Used for people, behavior, or things matching a role or occasion.
Verb meaning to be suited for or to face a direction. Used for personal suitability.
To describe someone who is healthy and physically strong.
Noun or na-adjective meaning health or healthy. The most common way to say someone is fit in terms of health.
He is very fit.
Phrase meaning to be in good physical condition. Often used for temporary states.
I feel fit today.
Literally "to have physical strength". Used to describe fitness in terms of stamina.
He is physically fit.
To say that something matches a description, facts, or another thing.
To describe putting something into a space or attaching it.
To describe a sudden attack of illness or emotion.
合う is for physical fit (clothes, shoes). 適する is for functional suitability (water fit to drink). ふさわしい is for social appropriateness (behavior fit for a king).
合う is not used for physical fitness. Use 健康 or 体力がある instead.
He is fit.
He is fit for the job.
Please wear clothing appropriate for this occasion.
She is fit to be a teacher.
This rule fits you (applies to you).
To fit a ring (on a finger).
子供がひきつけを起こした。
The child had a fit.