適当 (Tekitou) is a Japanese na-adjective meaning “suitable, proper, appropriate, adequate”.
Meanings
- na-adjective, nounsuitable; proper; appropriate; adequate; fit; fair
- na-adjective, nounperfunctory; half-minded; sloppy; lazy; careless; noncommittal
Examples
適当な語で空所を満たせ。
Fill the blanks with suitable words.
適当に入って勝手にやって。
Come on in and make yourself at home.
私は適当な答えを探し求めた。
I cast about for a suitable reply.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).