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適

適 — suitable, occasional, rare

Learn the correct stroke order for 適 (suitable), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 514 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テキteki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かな.うkanau
Strokes14
Radical辵
Frequency#670
Meaningssuitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

快適かいてきpleasant; agreeable; comfortablena-adjective
最適さいてきmost suitable; optimum; optimalna-adjective
適応てきおうadaptation; accommodation; conformitynoun
適格てきかくeligible; qualified; competentna-adjective
適宜てきぎsuitable; appropriate; fittingna-adjective
適合てきごうconformity; compatibility; adaptabilitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 適 (suitable) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 適 is #670, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

快適かいてき — pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
最適さいてき — most suitable; optimum; optimal
適応てきおう — adaptation; accommodation; conformity

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (辵)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 適 have?

The kanji 適 (suitable) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 適?

適 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 適 mean?

適 means: suitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable. On'yomi readings: テキ. Kun'yomi readings: かな.う.

What JLPT level is 適?

適 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.