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JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

suitable
occasional
rare
qualified
capable

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かな.う

Common Words

偶に
適に
Adverb
Usually kana
Freq #1059
1

occasionally; once in a while; now and then

Examples
たまには会いに来て下さい。
Come and see me once in a while.
きとう
テキトー
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #1511
1

てきとう only

suitable; proper; appropriate; adequate; fit; fair

Examples
INF社の誰か最も適当な人を教えてください。
Can you please let me know the most suitable person in INF Co., Ltd?
2

perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy; lazy; careless; noncommittal; unreliable; irresponsible; haphazard

てき
素適
素的
~な Adj.
Freq #1839
1

lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great; splendid; marvellous (marvelous); fantastic; superb

Examples
あなた達は本当に素敵なお客だ。
You're such a lovely audience.
偶々
偶偶
Adverb
Usually kana
Freq #2046
1

by chance; by accident; accidentally; happen to (be, do); unexpectedly; casually

Examples
通りを歩いていたとき、私はたまたま旧友に出会った。
Walking along the street, I happened to meet my old friend.
2

occasionally; once in a while; now and then

適う
敵う
Godan verb
Freq #2718
1

Esp. 叶う

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled

Examples
もし病気の人が千羽の鶴を折ると、その人の願いが叶うの。
If a sick person folds one thousand paper cranes, her wish will come true.
2

Esp. 適う

to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to conform to (standards, rules, etc.); to be consistent with

Examples
彼は我々の心にかなう人物だ。
He is a man after our own hearts.
3

Esp. 敵う, usu. with neg. verb

to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. the heat)

Examples
バレエ音楽の指揮者として彼にかなうものはいない。
He stands alone as a conductor of ballet music.
適える
なえ
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #3711
1

Esp. 叶える

to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer)

Examples
母は私の望むものは何でも言わなくてもかなえてくれる。
My mother anticipates all my desires.
2

Esp. 適える

to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)

適確
きかく
っかく
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #5344
1

accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right

Examples
間髪を入れず、迅速かつ的確な応対、畏れ入ります。
Such an accurate, lightning-quick reply. What can I say?
きせつ
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #5934
1

appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right; pertinent; relevant

Examples
「行った」というのが適切な言葉だ。
"Performed" is the right word.
いてき
~な Adj.
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #6576
1

most suitable; optimum; optimal; best

Examples
彼はこの計画に最適である。
He is the best for this project.
いてき
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #6850
1

pleasant; agreeable; comfortable

Examples
これはたいそう快適な暖炉ですね。
This is a very nice fireplace.
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