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適
On'yomi
テキ
TEKI
Kun'yomi
かな.う
kanau
suitable · occasional · rare · qualified · capable
Details
Strokes14
Frequency#670
Radical辶walk(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
適=
辶啇
walk + 啇
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing to fit.
Symbolism
Appropriate, suitable, fit. Represents suitability.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
適材適所
てきざいてきしょ
the right person in the right place; the right person in the right place
悠々自適
ゆうゆうじてき
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate; living a life of leisure with dignity
適者生存
てきしゃせいぞん
survival of the fittest; survival of the fittest