てきとう
Meanings
Adjective (な)
Noun
1. suitable; proper; appropriate; adequate; fit; fair
when read as "てきとう"
2. perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy; lazy; careless; noncommittal; unreliable; irresponsible
Pitch accent
きとう
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Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
inadequacy; inappropriateness; unfitness; impropriety
Examples (8 in total)
The questionnaire form was distributed properly.
The job is not suitable for young girls.
If there is a suitable occasion, I'll introduce you to him.
I can't think of the right words with which to express my thanks.
Read whatever books you think proper.
I think it's time for me to buy my daughter a decent computer.
Choose three books at random.
Fill in the blanks with suitable words.