適宜

• Reading: てきぎ
• Romaji: tekigi
• Kanji breakdown: 適 (teki) — suitable, fit, proper; 宜 (gi) — appropriate, good, should
• Pronunciation: /te.ki.ɡi/

Meaning

As appropriate; as one sees fit; suitably. Indicates acting according to the circumstances.

A na-adjective and adverb meaning 'as appropriate' or 'at one's discretion.' Often used in instructions and formal writing to grant flexibility — 適宜判断してください (please judge as you see fit), 適宜休憩を取る (take breaks as needed). Implies the person should use their own judgement based on the situation. More formal and administrative than 適当 (tekitō), which can also mean 'careless.'

Examples

1. 疲れたら適宜休憩を取ってください。 Please take breaks as needed when you get tired.
2. 資料は適宜修正して使ってください。 Please modify the materials as appropriate and use them.
3. 状況に応じて適宜対応する必要がある。 It's necessary to respond appropriately depending on the situation.

Usage Guide

Context: business, instructions, official documents

Tone: professional

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 適 (teki, suitable/fit) + 宜 (gi, appropriate/good). Together they express the idea of acting in a manner suitable to the occasion, leaving room for individual discretion.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional