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適不適 (てきふてき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
suitability ; fitness ; aptness
Refers to whether someone or something is suitable or appropriate for a particular role, task, or condition. Often used in contexts like job interviews, assessments, or evaluations.
Kanji 適 suitable, occasional, rare Similar words 適てき 性せい 適性 refers more to innate aptitude or natural suitability, while 適不適 is a broader evaluation of whether something is appropriate or not.
適てき 否ひ 適否 is a near-synonym also meaning suitability or propriety, but 適不適 emphasizes the binary nature of suitable vs. unsuitable more explicitly.
Etymology Compound of 適 (suitable) and 不適 (unsuitable), forming a noun that expresses the concept of suitability or fitness. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of juxtaposing positive and negative forms.
適てき
は
医い
師し
が
判はん
断だん
する
べき
だ
。
A doctor should determine the suitability of this medicine.
