適
suitable · occasional · rare · qualified · capable
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing to fit.
Symbolism
Appropriate, suitable, fit. Represents suitability.
Component Breakdown
walk + 啇
Words & Expressions
Words written with 適
Four-Character Compounds
適材適所
てきざいてきしょ
the right person in the right place
悠々自適
ゆうゆうじてき
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
適者生存
てきしゃせいぞん
survival of the fittest
Anime & Manga
魔王学院の不適合者 ～史上最強の魔王の始祖、転生して子孫たちの学校へ通う～
The Misfit of Demon King Academy: History’s Strongest Demon King Reincarnates and Goes to School with His Descendants
A well-known work with 適 in its Japanese title.
ポンコツ風紀委員とスカート丈が不適切なJKの話
The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt
A well-known work with 適 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“suitable”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 適 mean in Japanese?
適 means suitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable.
How do you read 適?
On'yomi: テキ (TEKI). Kun'yomi: かな.う (kanau).
How many strokes does 適 have?
適 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 適 a good kanji for a tattoo?
適 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means suitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.