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.
These shoes fit me.
その帽子は彼に合わなかった。
That hat didn't fit him.
Means something fits perfectly or exactly. Often used as an adjective or adverb.
このドレスはぴったりだ。
This dress fits perfectly.
Specifically refers to the size fitting. Useful when talking about measurements.
このジャケットはサイズが合いません。
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.
この水は飲用に適しません。
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.
彼女は教師に向いている。
She is fit to be a teacher.
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.
彼はとても健康だ。
He is very fit.
Phrase meaning to be in good physical condition. Often used for temporary states.
今日は体調がいい。
I feel fit today.
Literally "to have physical strength". Used to describe fitness in terms of stamina.
彼は体力がある。
He is physically fit.
To say that something matches a description, facts, or another thing.
Verb meaning to match, agree, or coincide. Used for facts, opinions, or descriptions.
その説明は事実と一致しない。
The explanation doesn't fit the facts.
Verb meaning to apply or be applicable. Used when a rule or description fits a case.
この規則はあなたに当てはまります。
This rule fits you (applies to you).
To describe putting something into a space or attaching it.
Verb meaning to install, attach, or fit something into place. Used for equipment, parts, etc.
エアコンを取り付けました。
I fitted the air conditioner.
Verb meaning to fit something into a slot or frame, like a ring on a finger or a lid on a container.
指輪をはめる。
To fit a ring (on a finger).
To describe a sudden attack of illness or emotion.
Noun meaning a fit, spasm, or seizure. Used for medical or emotional outbursts.
彼は怒りの発作を起こした。
He had a fit of anger.
てんかんの発作が起きた。
An epileptic fit occurred.
Noun meaning convulsions or a fit, often used for children's febrile seizures.
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.
彼は健康だ。
He is fit.
彼はその仕事にふさわしい。
He is fit for the job.
この場にふさわしい服装をしてください。
Please wear clothing appropriate for this occasion.
子供がひきつけを起こした。
The child had a fit.