妥当する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 妥当する | 妥当しない |
| Polite | 妥当します | 妥当しません |
| Past polite | 妥当しました | 妥当しませんでした |
| Past | 妥当した | 妥当しなかった |
| Te-form | 妥当して | 妥当しないで |
| Desire | 妥当したい | 妥当したくない |
| Potential | 妥当できる | 妥当できない |
| Passive | 妥当される | 妥当されない |
| Causative | 妥当させる | 妥当させない |
| Causative passive | 妥当させられる | 妥当させられない |
| Volitional | 妥当しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 妥当しましょう | |
| Imperative | 妥当しろ | 妥当するな |
| Conditional | 妥当すれば | 妥当しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 妥当したら | 妥当しなかったら |
na-adjective, noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
valid; appropriate; reasonable
Describes a decision, argument, price, or method as being logically sound, fair, or suitable for the situation. Often used in formal or evaluative contexts.
彼の提案は妥当だと思う。
I think his proposal is reasonable.
この価格は妥当な線だろう。
This price seems about right.
その判断は妥当性を欠いている。
That judgment lacks validity.
The company judged the proposal to be reasonable.
The research team verified the validity of this theory.
I think this price is a reasonable amount.
That argument has sufficient validity.
妥当 is a more formal, analytical term for something being appropriate or valid, while もっとも is the everyday word for something sounding reasonable.
妥当 focuses on logical or ethical validity/appropriateness, whereas 順当 is more about a smooth, expected progression or result.
妥当 means 'reasonable' or 'valid' in a formal or logical sense, while 正しい simply says something is correct or right.
妥当 describes a judgment, price, or conclusion as reasonable or valid, whereas 相応しい focuses on whether someone or something befits a particular role or situation.
妥当 means reasonable or valid in a logical sense, whereas 的確 emphasizes precision in hitting the exact point needed.
妥当 means reasonable or valid in a logical or judgmental sense, while 相応 means fitting in relation to status or scale.
妥当 is a more formal, judgment-based word for 'reasonable' or 'valid', while 手ごろ is a casual, everyday word for prices or tasks being just right.