適: the kanji for suitable
適 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means suitable. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
適 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
適 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
テキ (teki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 適当てきとう · tekitō | appropriate; suitable |
| 快適かいてき · kaiteki | comfortable |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この仕事に適当な人を探している。Kono shigoto ni tekitō na hito o sagashite iru.We are looking for an appropriate person for this job.
- 新しい部屋はとても快適です。Atarashii heya wa totemo kaiteki desu.The new room is very comfortable.
- この温度は作業に適当です。Kono ondo wa sagyō ni tekitō desu.This temperature is suitable for work.
- 快適な生活を送っています。Kaiteki na seikatsu o okutte imasu.I lead a comfortable life.
- 適当な場所を選んで座った。Tekitō na basho o erande suwatta.I chose an appropriate spot and sat down.
Questions about 適
How many strokes does 適 have?
適 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 適?
The on readings are teki (テキ). 適 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 適?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 適
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.