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適
適 (readings: てき; Japanese kanji) means “suitable / fit”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 適切 (appropriate).
What does 適 mean?
| Kanji | 適 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | suitable / fit |
| Readings | てき |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 適
適 is read てき depending on the word.
Example words with 適
| Example | 適切 (appropriate) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14