適する

• Reading: てきする
• Romaji: tekisuru
• Kanji breakdown: 適 (teki) — suitable, fit, appropriate
• Pronunciation: /te.ki.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To fit; to suit; to be appropriate for; to be suitable.

A Group 3 (irregular) suru-verb conjugated as 適する/適しない/適します. Used with the particle に to indicate what something is suitable for: 仕事に適する (suitable for the job), 生活に適した環境 (an environment suited for living). More formal than 合う (to fit) or ぴったり (perfect fit). The past participle 適した is commonly used as a modifier before nouns.

Examples

1. この土地は農業に適している。 This land is well suited for agriculture.
2. 彼はリーダーに適した人物だと思う。 I think he's the right person for a leadership role.
3. 子供に適した映画を探している。 I'm looking for a movie that's appropriate for children.

Usage Guide

Context: business, academic writing, recommendations

Tone: evaluative

Origin & History

Compound of the kanji 適 (teki, suitable/fit) with する (to do). The kanji 適 combines 辶 (movement radical) and 啇 (target), suggesting 'moving toward what is fitting.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal