Translation guide
The English word "pertinent" means directly relevant or applicable to the matter at hand. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various adjectives, verbs, and set phrases, depending on formality and context.
pertinent question
pertinent information
Expressing that something is directly related to the current topic or situation.
The most common and versatile adjective meaning 'appropriate' or 'pertinent'. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
He asked a pertinent question.
Please give a pertinent example.
Means 'related' or 'relevant'. Often used to describe information or topics that are connected to the matter.
Gather pertinent information.
Literally 'hitting the target', this phrase means 'to the point' or 'pertinent'. Often used for remarks or questions.
That's a pertinent observation.
A formal, somewhat literary expression meaning 'pertinent' or 'appropriate'. Used in writing or formal speech.
It was a pertinent remark.
Emphasizing that something is directly connected to the issue being discussed.
適切 (tekisetsu) implies appropriateness and suitability, while 関連 (kanren) simply means 'related'. Use 適切 when you want to emphasize that something is not just related but also fitting and useful.
pertinent response (appropriate and suitable)
related matters (may or may not be pertinent)
Avoid directly translating 'pertinent' as パーティネント (pātinento) or using obscure dictionary forms. Stick to natural Japanese expressions like 適切な or 関連した.
I want advice that is pertinent to reality.