Translation guide
How to refer to a person who is right for a role, task, or relationship in Japanese.
Describing someone who has the right qualities for a specific position or duty.
A formal, standard term for a person suitable for a position or task. Often used in business or official contexts.
彼はこのプロジェクトの適任者だ。
He is the right person for this project.
A more general phrase meaning 'a suitable person'. Can be used in both formal and informal settings.
この仕事に適した人を探しています。
We are looking for a suitable person for this job.
Emphasizes that the person is appropriate or worthy, often with a nuance of social suitability or dignity.
彼女はその賞にふさわしい人だ。
She is a suitable person for the award.
Referring to someone who is a good match romantically, as a friend, or as a collaborator.
Describes someone with whom you have good chemistry or compatibility. Common in romantic and friendship contexts.
彼は私にとって相性のいい人です。
He is a compatible person for me.
A simpler, more casual way to say someone is a good match. Often used with '私に' (for me).
彼は私に合う人だと思う。
I think he is a suitable person for me.
Identifying someone who can handle a particular problem or requirement.
Means 'appropriate person' and is used when the person fits the specific circumstances or requirements.
この問題を解決するには適切な人を選ぶ必要がある。
We need to choose a suitable person to solve this problem.
An idiomatic expression meaning 'the perfect person' for something. Conveys that the person is ideally suited.
彼はその仕事にうってつけの人だ。
He is the perfect person for that job.