JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
適 — suitable
- Reading
- テキ・かな.う
- Meaning
- suitable; occasional; rare; qualified; capable
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
適 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is テキ・かな.う and it means suitable; occasional; rare; qualified; capable. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
適 appears in everyday japanese words such as 適宜 (suitability), 適応 (adaptation) and 適性 (aptitude).
Japanese words containing 適
Frequently asked questions
What does 適 mean in Japanese?
適 means suitable; occasional; rare; qualified; capable in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 適 read?
適 is read テキ・かな.う. Reading it inside real words — 適宜 and 適応 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 適 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 適 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 適 in a word?
A common word containing 適 is 適宜 (てきぎ) — "suitability". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 適 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 適 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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