Suit in Japanese
"suit" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "suit". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
似合 is to suit in the sense of looking good on someone. 適 is to be suitable or fitting. スーツ in katakana is the garment. 鎧 is armour, caught here by the English suit of armour.
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Top pick
suitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable
Reading: teki
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing to fit.
What it carries
Appropriate, suitable, fit. Represents suitability.
Related kanji for "suit"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for suit?
The most common kanji for "suit" is 適, read as teki. It means suitable, occasional, rare. Related kanji: 鎧 (suit).
How many strokes does 適 have?
適 has 14 strokes.