適切
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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something suitable or fitting for a situation. Often follows the copula 『だ』 (da) or 『です』 (desu) in sentences.
Theme
In a university library, User is discussing research sources with their professor, Professor Tanaka, for an upcoming paper.
適切
てきせつ
appropriate / adequate / relevance
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'deck' (適切 tekisetsu sounds like 'deck set') that's perfectly arranged for a game — it's appropriate and relevant. 'Deck set' → 適切 (tekisetsu, 'appropriate').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, being 『適切』 (tekisetsu, 'appropriate') is highly valued in social interactions, such as using the correct honorifics or choosing suitable gifts. It reflects thoughtfulness and respect for context.
Forms
Base: 適切Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something suitable or fitting for a situation. Often follows the copula 『だ』 (da) or 『です』 (desu) in sentences.
Negative: 適切ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『適切ではない』 (tekisetsu de wa nai).
Past: 適切だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past copula) after the base form → 『適切だった』 (tekisetsu datta).
Adverbial: 適切にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base form → 『適切に』 (tekisetsu ni).
Comparative: より適切Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番適切Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.