ふさわしい

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Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

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i-adjective

usually written using kana alone

Describes something that matches a role, situation, or person; often used with に and a noun or with こと/もの.

この賞しょうは彼かれにふさわしい。

This award is fitting for him.

Applies to each form listed below

gikun (meaning-based reading) or jukujikun

ふさわしいUsage91%
Usually written in kana; the kanji spelling 相応しい is a jukujikun reading and is less common.
相応ふさわしいUsage9%
Kanji spelling using jukujikun; recognizable but less common than kana.

適てき切せつ
適切 is a na-adjective/noun meaning 'appropriate' or 'proper', often used for objective correctness, while ふさわしい is an i-adjective that emphasizes suitability or worthiness in a more subjective or personal sense.
似に合あう
似合う is a verb meaning 'to suit' or 'to look good on', mainly used for appearance or compatibility, while ふさわしい is an adjective that can describe a broader range of suitability, including roles and qualities.

Derived from the verb ふさう (to suit, to be appropriate), which is now archaic. The exact origin of ふさう is uncertain.