Meanings
Readings
Common Words
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
てきとう only
suitable; proper; appropriate; adequate; fit; fair
perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy; lazy; careless; noncommittal; unreliable; irresponsible; haphazard
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great; splendid; marvellous (marvelous); fantastic; superb
by chance; by accident; accidentally; happen to (be, do); unexpectedly; casually
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
Esp. 叶う
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled
Esp. 適う
to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to conform to (standards, rules, etc.); to be consistent with
Esp. 敵う, usu. with neg. verb
to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. the heat)
Esp. 叶える
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer)
Esp. 適える
to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right; pertinent; relevant
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
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