適切な（てきせつな）
JLPT N2 · na-adjective
Meaning: appropriate / suitable
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 適切で | てきせつで |
| ta-form (past) | 適切だった | てきせつだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 適切ではない | てきせつではない |
Example sentences
- 状況に合った適切な対応をする。 — They respond appropriately to the situation.
- 適切な言葉を選んで話す。 — Choose the right words when you speak.
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